In the areas affected by the Mandalay earthquake, film, music, and theatre artistes have been rehearsing for a fundraising variety concert that includes acting and singing. On May 8, these artistes gathered to practice together at the National Theater in Yangon.
On the first day of the concert, May 10, the event will feature film artistes, while national singers from the Myanmar Music Association will perform on May 11. The final day, May 12, will showcase performers from the performing arts.The fundraising concert will take place from May 10 to 12 at Myoma Kyaung Street, Dagon Township, Yangon, running each day from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The current period is marked by the ongoing cleanup and rehabilitation efforts caused by the earthquake, and artists must strive to inspire the people affected by the earthquake, said U Maung Maung Ohn, Union Minister for Disaster Management. The ongoing cleanup and rehabilitation efforts following the earthquake are crucial, and artists should uplift the spirits of those affected, stated U Maung Maung Ohn, Union Minister for Disaster Management.