Myanmar Festivals
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2 CommentsMyanmar is well-known as the land of temples and festivals. Every month of the Burmese calendar (Lunar calendar) has its own beauty, its own seasonal festivals which celebrate and pay homage to protect spirits. Like most festivals in Asia countries, Myanmar festivals play a significant role in the culture, customs, and spirituality of Burmese people. Although some of them are large and nationwide, some are small and local-scale, they all symbolize the vibrant life and rich culture of Myanmar.
In this Myanmar travel guide category, you will find out the essential information about the coloful festivals by month through out the country. Keep scrolling and checking out the list of the most popular festivals and get essential tips for Myanmar tour packages in the festival season with our list of sufficient articles below.
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Myanmar Festivals in December
December is a good time for pilgrims to see few of religious festivals in Myanmar. Soak up festive festivals in Mae Lamu Pagoda or Mount Popa.
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Mae Lamu Pagoda Festival
Time: From 8th to the full-moon day of Nadaw month
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Myanmar Festivals in September
The rainfall is not going to fall down in September as the rainy season still prevails Myanmar, a few festivals and important events organized in this month. Tourists can soak in some religious festivals in Bagan and Inle Lake.
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Manuha Pagoda Festival
Time: 14th and 15th of Tawthalin month… -
Tips for Festival Travel in Myanmar
Myanmar is a land of festivals. There is a festival for each month of the year. Then there are state festivals at the national level, local festivals, pagoda festivals, and […]
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Myanmar Festivals in January
January is the peak season when temperature seems to become a bit higher than the previous month and dry climate continues throughout this month. This is also the time for famous festivals of ethnic groups and pagodas in Myanmar…
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Myanmar Festivals in February
February is one of the most bustling and crowded months in Myanmar when tourists all over the world make their plan to visit Myanmar and take part in regional festivals.
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Shwe Mann Settaw Pagoda Festival
Time: From the 5th day of Tabodwe month… -
Myanmar Festivals in March
There is no better pleasant than take a trip to Myanmar in March with a series of specific-cultural festivals.
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God Ko Gyi Kyaw Festival
Duration: from 3rd to 8th of Tabaung months
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Myanmar Festivals in April
One of the most highlights in Myanmar is The New Year Water Festival (Thingyan) – the biggest festival in April. It is the most meaningful event of Burmese people nationwide.
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New Year Water Festival
Time: Burmese month of Tagu (usually 13th to 16th, April)… -
Myanmar Festivals in May
May seems to be not the month of festival in Myanmar as a few festivals hold over the country. The most impressive religious festival is Bodhi Tree Water in temples across the country.
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Kason – Watering Bodhi Tree Festival
Time: Full moon day of Tagu… -
Myanmar Festivals in June
The weather in June may not support for outdoor activities through the country, even festivals. Only the biggest one – Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival takes place in Pakkoku, Central Myanmar.
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Pakokku Thiho Shin Pagoda Festival
Time: from 8th Nayon month… -
Myanmar Festivals in July
In July, it is not an easy task for tourists to soak up festive atmosphere with lights and music because only several small-scale festivals may be found during the month in Myanmar.
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Full Moon Festival Waso
Time: Full moon day in Waso month… -
Myanmar Festivals in August
August is a good time for travelers to explore magnificent landscapes and enjoy two big festivals in Myanmar including Taung Pyone Spirit Festival and Yadana Gu Spirit Festival.
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Taung Pyone Spirit Festival
Time: 8th of Wagaung month… -
Myanmar Festivals in October
October marks the end of rainy season in Myanmar, witness the considerable fall of temperature and rainfall, see the begin of festival season in Myanmar with a wide range of national and local festivals.
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The Festival of Lights
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Myanmar Festivals in November
November is one of the most festive months in Myanmar when a variety of colorful festivals with a series of religious rituals occur.
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View this article to discover two colorful festivals in November – highlights of Burma tourism.
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at 4:22 am
Hello, can I get more information on the “9000 Lights of Candle Festival,” please? Everything I’ve found on it shows that it happens in October. I can’t find anything mentioned about it happening on Dec 31st. Can you please confirm? Is the picture shown from the Dec event or the Oct one? I’m planning my whole Myanmar Dec/Jan trip around this event. Thank you.
at 6:54 am
Hi Channy,
The 9000 Lights Festival takes place in the evening of December 31st every year at Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock). It is when the locals and pilgrims devote light 9000 lamps to welcome the New Year and to give thanks to Buddha’s peaceful Doctrine. The 9000 Lights Festival takes place in the evening of December 31st every year at Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock). It is when the locals and pilgrims devote light 9000 lamps to welcome the New Year and to give thanks to Buddha’s peaceful Doctrine.
And the festival which you mentioned, it takes place throughout the country in October, named the Thadingyut Festival or also known as the Festival of Light. Please don’t misunderstand between them.
Best,