Myanmar is a land of Festivals: a festival for every month of
the year. Majority of the festivals are cultural and religious.
Most are celebrated nation-wide while a few are distinctly
regional.
The dates of the festivals and special events are determined
by the Lunar Calendar.
|
January |
Kachin Manoa
Festival (Kachin State)
Naga New Year Festival (Chin State)
Ananda Pagoda Festival (Bagan)
Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival (Minbu, Magway)
Mahamuni Pagoda Festival (Mandalay)
Shwe Oo Min Pagoda Festival (Pindaya , Shan State) |
|
February |
Indawgyi
Pagoda Fesitval (Kachin State)
Chinese New Year |
|
March |
Shwedagon
Pagoda Festival (Yangon) |
|
April |
Thingyan
Water Festival and Myanmar New Year (13~17 April) |
|
May |
Kason
Fullmoon
Buddha was bone, died and achieved enlightment on the
full moon day of Kason. This is a festival offering
water to the Budhi Tree (Banyan Tree) celebrated
throughout Myanmar |
|
June
|
Nayone
Festival of Tipitaka |
|
July |
Waso Fullmoon
Day or Dhammassetkya Day |
|
August |
Taungpyone
Nat Festival,16km north of Mandalay. Held from the 10th
day of waxing to the full moon day of Wagaung and lasts
6 days. It is very boisterous. |
|
September |
Tawthalin
full Moon Day |
|
October |
Phaung –Daw –
Oo Pagoda Festival (Inle Lake, Shan State)
Thadingyut Festival of Lights
Kyaukse Elephant Dance Festival (Kyaukse, Mandalay)
Shwezigon Pagoda Festival (Bagan) |
|
November |
Tazaungdine
Festival of Lights
Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock ) Festival (Kyaikhto, Mon
State)
Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival (Taunggyi, Shan
State)
Kahtein Thingan (Yellow Robe) Weaving Festival |
|
December |
Kayin New
Year Festival
Christmas Day |
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