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"Many festivals and events take place in or around Mandalay throughout the year. Mandalay is filled with colorful, wonderful, and unique, events, festivals and ceremonies featured by authentic and interesting culture and traditions."
"Many festivals and events take place in or around Mandalay throughout the year. Mandalay is filled with colorful, wonderful, and unique, events, festivals and ceremonies featured by authentic and interesting culture and traditions."
Mahamuni Pagoda Festival
Mahamuni Pagoda Festival
The Mahamuni Pagoda Festival is largely celebrated by the people of Mandalay during this month. Locals gather in front of the Maha Muni Buddha image to pray and pay their respects. In February, you will also witness Kogyikyaw Spirit Festival, Htamane Festival, Kyaik Khauk Pagoda Festival, and Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival.
Taung Pyone Festival
Taung Pyone Festival
This festival is called Taung Pyone which hold in Mandalay every August. The Myanmarese celebrate Yadana Gu Spirit Festival, an occasion for spirit-worshipping that involves mediums dancing and getting possessed by Nat, or spirits. In this festival, locals also celebrate the Goddess of Popa, or more commonly known as the protector of women.
Kyaut Taw Gyi Pagoda Festival
Kyaut Taw Gyi Pagoda Festival
Thousands of people gather at Mandalay to pay respects to the beautiful marble Buddha image during the Kyauk Taw Gyi Pagoda Festival, held one day before the full moon month of Thadingyut. you will see thousands of lights lighting up the streets of Myanmar to celebrate the anniversary of Buddha.
Mandalay Thingyan Festival
Mandalay Thingyan Festival
You have to visit Myanmar in April in order to participate in the country’s biggest festivals; the Water Festival and Myanmar New Year. For 3 days, people all over the country celebrate this water festival by splashing water on each other to cleanse one’s body and negativity. The themes of Mandalay Thingyan should be missed.
Warso Chin- Lone Festival
Warso Chin- Lone Festival
The largest traditional sporting event in Myanmar is celebrated for 48 days, known as Waso Chin-Lone Festival or cane ball. If you happen to be in Myanmar in July, we recommend you to join the locals in watching the Waso Chin-Lone Festival in Mandalay.
Pagoda Festivals
Pagoda Festivals
Not only Big Pagoda Festivals but also pagoda festivals in Mandalay quarters are celebrated in Mandalay throughout the year. Check the dates in our Calendar.
Unique Ceremonies & Events
Unique Ceremonies & Events
Most unique occasions ,ceremonies or events that tourists can experience are also in Mandalay such Novitiation Ceremony, traditional wedding and puppets events etc.
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Phone Number : +95673406458, +95673406247, +95 673 406 129
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