Bell Preservation Committee Invites Criticisms and Suggestions Regarding the Mrauk-U Era Yatra Bell

News January 3, 2025

The Bell Preservation and Protection Committee announced today, January 3, that it is inviting criticisms and suggestions regarding the Yatra Bell, which is both a Rakhine cultural heritage artifact and a "national guardian" bell.

The ancient historic bell from the Mrauk-U era, which had been lost for many years in Rakhine history, was rediscovered and excavated thanks to information provided by the honorable U Tun Aung.

Regarding this Yatra Bell, which is an ancient cultural heritage of Rakhine as well as a national guardian bell, the committee invites the public to submit suggestions on matters including antiquities research, history, culture, and other related issues via:

• Email: arakanidp@163.com

• Telegram: @BELLlNFO2026

The highly significant ancient historic heritage Yatra Bell for Arakan State was secretly preserved and protected by the honorable U Tun Aung for over 60 years without telling anyone.

source@onenationnews