A CONCERT celebrating the 100th anniversary of Yangon University will be held at the Myanmar Convention Centre on March 3 starting at 6pm, a spokesperson from the Myanmar Psychology Society, which is organising the event, said last week.

The concert, intended as a fundraiser for the Myanmar Psychology Society, will be titled Ta Khar Tone Ka Ta Ka Tho (Once Upon a Time at the University).

Performers will include Yangon University alumni Maung Maung Gyee, Cho Pyone and Than Hlaing, accompanied by Khine Htoo, Kai Zar, R Zar Ni, May Sweet and May Kha Lar.

The bands Emperor, Lazy Club, The Rays and New Wave will also perform.

U Kyaw Kyaw from the Myanmar Psychology Society said the concert would be the first event to welcome the 100th anniversary of the university, which was established in 1920.

“We believe most students love their university, and such memories stay with them until the day they die. We miss our days as university students, and this has motivated us to hold this memorable concert,” U Kyaw Kyaw said.

He added that the name of the event comes from the title of a book from author Nwe Jar Thyne, so the organisers requested and received permission to use it for their event.

U Kyaw Kyaw said the stage decorations will replicate scenes around the university, including Adipadi Road, Judson Hall, Convocation Hall and the large tree near the latter hall known as Thit Pote Pin.

The owners of the U Chit tea shop and Yan Be Luu cold drinks shop at the university have also been invited to set up at the concert, to give guests a taste of collegiate life.

Some of the songs performed during the concert will be those written by composer Bo Ga Lay Tint Aung.

“I’ve written many songs that reflect the life and scenes of the university, but it’s been years since they were popular. It will be great to hear those songs again by the original vocalists as well as by new singers,” he said.

For more information about the concert, contact 09-7309-6730 or 09-501-9500.