In November (Tazaungmone)
Tazaungmone Festival of Lights

             In 'Tazaungmone' (November), Tazaunding' Festival is held on the full moon day of Tazaungmone according to the Myanmar calendar. Homes, buildings and streets are illuminated and monks are provided with robes and various requisites at Kahtein (ceremony of offering robe to monks). The offering of 'Ma-tho-thin-gan' saffron-coloured robes weaving ceremony is held on the eve of the full moon day of 'Tazaungmone' in one night. On that day, young women teams of weavers compete with one another to complete weaving robes overnight. Crowds watch intensely as the'go signal is given for the teams to start speed weaving at a stretch from evening onwards till completion at dawn for offering to the great image of Lord Buddha. The weaving of this special robe is still done the traditional way as a demonstration and contest of weaving skill.

             During the 'Kahtein' Festival some Myanmar young men usually send up fire balloons.

Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival

             The Taunggyi hot-air balloon competition is the most popular main attraction in Myanmar during winter. The hot-air balloons are made up of hand-made paper beautifully designed with colorful fireworks and firecrackers.

             Foreign tourists who are touring Taunggyi during November can surely consider yourselves lucky as you have the chance to see the beauty and enjoyment Tazaungdaing Festival in Taunggyi.

Tazaungmone Festival of Lights
Venue: nation wide

Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) Festival 
Venue - Kyaik Hto, Mon State

Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival 
Venue - Taunggyi, Shan State

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