Supporting authentic performing arts in the diverse traditions of Myanmar
![]() Inwa School Troupe Tours for Tolerance
Tolerance and inclusiveness, two pillars of a thriving democracy, are the themes of Inwa School's touring repertoire this year. Using traditional arts to carry the message, the acts explore the role of civic responsibility in unifying a diverse country. The tour was inspired by a grant from the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) +more... ![]() Visit the Mintha Theater See your donations in action #1 TripAdvisor sight in Mandalay The Mintha Theater is a social enterprise of the Inwa School. Ticket sales benefit the school. |
Voice of America Features Inwa School
Inwa staff express their purpose and dedication in a Voice of America feature on the Inwa School of Performing Arts and its role in preserving Myanmar's cultural heritage. This twelve-minute piece gives a through overview of our effort and shows our young students absorbing their lessons. Watch now...
Inwa staff express their purpose and dedication in a Voice of America feature on the Inwa School of Performing Arts and its role in preserving Myanmar's cultural heritage. This twelve-minute piece gives a through overview of our effort and shows our young students absorbing their lessons. Watch now...

Gavin Tun joins Board of Directors
Arts Mandalay Foundation welcomes international architect Gavin Tun to its Board of Directors. Gavin loved Myanmar dance as a youth in Yangon, studied in America, and spearheaded numerous large scale architecture and design projects in Asia and America. He wants to keep Myanmar arts vibrant during this time of rapid modernization and economic change.
Arts Mandalay Foundation welcomes international architect Gavin Tun to its Board of Directors. Gavin loved Myanmar dance as a youth in Yangon, studied in America, and spearheaded numerous large scale architecture and design projects in Asia and America. He wants to keep Myanmar arts vibrant during this time of rapid modernization and economic change.