2012 - Myanmar Festivals           
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3rd - 7th April Bo Min Khaung is remembered for his higher attainment in mediation practices. Fullmoon Day of Tagu (All over the country) 5th - 6th April This is the first month of Myanmar lunar calendar. The most colorful month of the year with Pagoda Festivals in full swing everywhere. Thingyan Festival (all over the country  )12th - 16th April Celebrated to welcome Myanmar New Year for four days throughout the country during the second week of April. It also marks the end of the old year and beginning of the new. Young people gather together to sing and dance, and to joyfully throw water on each other. During the Thingyan Carnivals decorative floats and water throwing pandals are seen everywhere in towns and cities alike. If you do not mind getting wet, this high-spirited festival is one that you should not miss.  New Year Day (All over the country)
17th April Buddhists young and old alike spend the day performing meritorious deeds such as feeding and releasing animals, offering to monks, paying homage to elders etc.  Shithoung
Pagoda Festival (Mrauk U)28th April - 5th May Dummy boat race on land, real boat race and water splashing in Mrauk U canal on full moon day. Traditional wrestling competitions are held at the foot of the pagoda.
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