Everybody knows that Mandalay is blessed with cultural heritage. Playing Caneball, which descended from Myanmar Culture, is still alive in Mandalay.
Especially, Caneball festival, held annually is permits participation of all enthusiasts. That's why this festival is crowded with fans wherever it takes place.
At this place we can hear the voices of caneball crazy.

Mg Kyaw Kyaw Win
(9th standard, Mandalay)
I am 13. When I was 10, I played Cane-ball. My parents and relatives could not play it. When I saw it and I was interested in playing this game. I'll try harder in future.
Daw Mar Mar Aye (Mother of Mg Kyaw Kyaw Win)
I always support my son day after day to be better. I always admonish him not to shirk and compare by himself today and tomorrow.
The sight of full trained and skillful young Caneball player is very interesting.
Aung Aung Naing (Khaetayar Aung Aung, Pyay )
I played since I was 7. Now, I am 25 and I learned it from my father. I firmly believed that we have to preserve our traditional culture based on our patriotism. So, I learned it.
One of the young generation who can play actively and beautifully with stamina. Do you want to know the thoughts of this young player who is able to complete with his father who is also his instructor.

Aung Soe Moe (Mandalay) (Finance & Revenue Team)
I played since 10.When I saw my grandpa and father playing; I got interested in playing this game. They also trained me. I always study this game, which is our tradition and heritage. It is a sophisticated game. With the Satana or goodwill of the executive members, Caneball festival is held annually in Mandalay.
U Htay Win (Mandalay) (Executive of the Caneball festival)
We worked with all our ability. So, the festival is held annually.
U Aung Thein (Information group)
There are 900 teams. We arranged (36) days to play so young generation could participate in this festival. Annual Canaball festival is participated not only by Myanmar but also by foreigners. It is pleased to hear Mr. Greg who praised the playing of Caneball and people. This playing he was trained over 20 years. Now, it is Diamond Jubilee for holding the Caneball festival in Mandalay. This playing can give everyone to be happy and healthy and also be imbued with the spirit of cooperation. The young and old and all are interested in this festival. The old man who participated as a player in the past and now he is an enthusiasts. Please, listen to his feelings.
U Thein Mg (Mandalay)
I am 87. Since I was 15, I played caneball and now I am playing when convenient. I always encourage it. Because of the holding of Caneball festival every year, we are certain that many many outstanding players and enthusiasts will emerge.