Friday, January 28, 2011

The Seasonal Festivals of Myanmar

Myanmar is rich with a great history and culture. This is what makes the country famous among other nearby countries. Apart from the wonders and beauty of Myanmar is also rich in annual festivals. Throughout the year, Myanmar celebrates festivals. Have a list of these celebrations will help you decide when to visit Myanmar and what to expect festivals in the country in different months.

Myanmar list of holiday party

Manaw Festival - Manaw Festival is held every 29 to 30 January in the state of Kachin. Burma is holding the New Year. The party gathered at the Myitkyina in Kachin all clans, who are the inhabitants of the hills of Myanmar. During the festival Manaw, Kachin tribes wearing traditional dress and dance around the poles Manaw similar to the totems of the Indians of North America.

Ananda Pagoda Festival - This festival is held each January, according to the lunar calendar. The Ananda pagoda festival is a popular festival in the country. Monks waiting in line, and offered alms dishes such as potato chips. There are also holiday departures and making pilgrimages across the country.

Naga New Year Festival - Held in Sagaie division. It is one of the most exciting and colorful ceremonies in Myanmar. Hundreds of people of different tribes wear their vibrant and perform ritual dances in the streets. You can witness this festival every 12 to 16 January.

Htamane Festival - The festival Htamane or glutinous rice festival is celebrated all over Myanmar during the months of February and March. This conclusion has to do with the glutinous rice crop and sesame seeds. Our countrymen are varieties of dishes cooked glutinous rice. Myanmar sticky rice is found throughout Southeast Asia, but it is a ritual held in Myanmar and is considered a national holiday.

Mahamuni Pagoda Festival - This is another festival celebrated during the Myanmar month of February. During this festival, there are competitions held in the platform of the pagoda. There are also a variety of incense sticks burned as an offering to the country's image of Buddha. All these are carried out during the full moon.

Shwedagon Pagoda Festival - The festival is a festival of Shwedagon Pagoda Buddhist custom. It is one of the most important holidays of the pagoda in Myanmar, and is held every March 21.

Kakku Pagoda Festival - Every March Tabaung year or at full moon, Kakku Festival celebrates Myanmar pagoda. March is the last month of Myanmar lunar calendar. It is a celebration of three days of fun, gossip and trade for local older. Young people spend time with friends and is also a time for them to fall in love. Thousands of people dressed in colorful traditional costumes, as they give offers before dawn on the full moon.

Shwe Mann Settaw Pagoda Festival - This festival is one of the largest pagoda in the region of Upper Myanmar. The Sattaw Shwe Mann is on the crest of the river in Magwe Ayeyawaddy. This takes place in Magway division every day April 8.

Water Festival - This is the most popular and vibrant holiday in Myanmar. All the people of Myanmar to leave work during the day and be still. They all meet in the pagodas of different regions and offerings to the monks as they play traditional games and celebrate with a joyful spirit. This occasion is held every 12 to 17 days of April.

Byon Taung Festival (Nat Pwe) - During the month of August, the people of Myanmar Taung Byon the festival, which commemorates the spirits. This conclusion is derived from the Hindu Natta, who is your lord and savior.

Yadana Gu Festival - Held every 24 to 30 August, the festival is the occasion Yadana Gu pleasant people row boats in honor of Mt. Popa.

Hot Air Balloon Festival - This is an exciting celebration in Myanmar. Every 6 to 12 November, people gather in southern Shan State to present its unique air balloons and colorful. It's something we hope that when you pay a visit to Myanmar in November.

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