Myanmar festival

Autumn is a time for celebration with many autumn festivals around the world they shares a common theme of light. Here are best autumn festivals worth visiting.

The Thadingyut Festival of Lights is held on the full moon of Thadingyut in October, marking the end of Buddhist Lent. The three-day festival during Thadingyut symbolizes the return of the Buddha from heaven while angels are lighting the path of his descent to earth.

Being held at the end of the hot and dry season, Thingyan Water Festival is one of the most popular and national-wide celebrations in Myanmar. Although the festival is a Buddhist event, it has been made to be a legal public holiday by the government, which ensures that almost Myanmar people wish to join. Thingyan is a symbols for warmth and happiness. The water festival marks the end of peak Myanmar vacation (annually start from October to April).

Taunggyi Balloon Festival, Shan State, Myanmar Photo credit-original owners

Burmese New Year Water Festival. This is in April when people throw water as a sign of cleansing all sins from the old year.

Experience the beauty and wonder of Myanmar's rich cultural heritage at the Ananda Pagoda Festival in Bagan. This vibrant celebration, held in January, offers a unique opportunity to witness traditional Burmese rituals, participate in ancient alms offerings, and explore the magnificent Ananda Temple. With its colorful monk processions and mesmerizing hot air balloon competitions, this festival is not only a religious pilgrimage but also a popular tourist attraction. Immerse yourself in the…

the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist lent (Vassa).

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