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Sitagu Sayadaw receives global award for Promotion of Buddhism in Yangon

'International Award for Promotion of Buddhism' was conferred on Venerable Sitagu Sayadaw Dr Ashin Nyanissara by Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) Kumar Tuhin. Dignitaries and friends from across Myanmar, and members of the Indian community, joined the ceremony, as per the Embassy of India in Myanmar. The award carries a citation, a medallion and a cash prize of USD 20,000.