YANGON, Oct. 15 (Xinhua) -- About 1,345 Myanmar blind and visual impaired people and 476 helpers celebrated the White Cane Safety Day by launching walking activities in Yangon Monday.

Participants from 28 schools and organizations took part in the event, marching around Yangon's downtown area in early hours on the day.

It was the 27th occasion of such event held in Yangon since 1992.

The event aims to raise awareness for the need of disabled persons, particularly those with visibility impairments as well as to promote the importance of white cane, a tool symbolizing independence.

According to Myanmar National Association of the blind, there are about 530 members with visually impaired living in the country.

The Myanmar National Association of the blind is a membership-based-association representing the person with visually impaired living in Myanmar to World Bank Union.