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Myanmar Festivals
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Festivals in
Myanmar
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Myanmar
is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year.
Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are
nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The
dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the
Lunar Year. |
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January |
Htamane Festival |
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Ananda Pagoda Festival(Bagan) |
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Kachin Manau Festival (Naga festival)
Jan 10 |
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Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival(Minbu,Magway) |
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Mahamuni Pagoda Festival(Mahamuni
Pagoda,Mandalay) |
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Shwe Oo Min Pagoda Festival(Pindaya,Shan State) |
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February |
Maw-tin-soon Pagoda Festival(Pathein,Ayeyarwaddy
Division) |
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Indawgyi Pagoda Festival(Kachin State) |
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Pindaya Cave Pagoda Festival(Shan State) |
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Chinese New Year |
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Sea Gypsy
Festival(Salone Festival) |
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March |
Shwedagon Pagoda Festival(Yangon) |
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Shwemawdaw Pagoda Festival(Bago) |
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Shinpyu(Novitiation)Ceremonies |
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April |
Thingyan(Water Festival) |
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Myanmar New Year Day |
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Popa Nat or Spirits' Festival(Mount Popa) |
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May |
Kason FullmonDay(Watering of the Sacred Bo Tree
Festival) |
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Taung-yo Torchlight Procession
Festival(Pindaya,Shan State) |
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June |
Nayone Festival of Tipitaka |
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July |
Waso Fullmoon Day or Dhammasetkya Day |
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August |
Taungpyone Nats or Spirits' Festival(Taungpyone,
Mandalay) |
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September |
Tawthalin Boat Races |
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Buddha's Tooth Relic Festival |
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Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival |
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October |
Phaung-daw U Pagoda Festival(Inlay Lake, Shan
State) |
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Performing Arts Competition(Yangon) |
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Thadingyut Festival of Lights
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Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival(Kyaukse,
Mandalay) |
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Shwezigon Pagoda Festival(Bagan) |
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November |
Tazaungdine Festival of Lights
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Kyaik-htiyo Pagoda(Golden Rock)Festival(Kyaik
Hto,Mon State) |
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Hot Air Ballons & Fireworks Festival(Taunggyi,
Shan State) |
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Kahtein Thingan(Yellow Robe) Weaving Festival |
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December |
9000 Lighting of Candles(Koe Htat Gyi Pagoda,
Yangon) |
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Kayin New Year Day |
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Chrimas Day |
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