2008 - Myanmar Festivals |
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July 2008 <Nayon / Waso> The onset of monsoon season makes June relatively quiet in Myanmar. There are, however, various smaller Buddhist festivals can be witnessed. Wicker ball ceremony (Mahamuni, Mandalay) July 3 to August 1  Traditional wicker ball players from all over the country participate in the month long contest that tradition has going on over 70 years. This is the best event to watch Myanmar traditional chin lone <cane ball> playing match. Waso full moon festival (all over the country ) July 16 to 17 The day Buddha preached his first sermon is commemorated. Monks are confined to the monastery by Buddhist code of conduct during the 3-month long Buddhist lent.  Shwe Kyun Pin Nat Pwe (Mingun, Mandalay) July 20 to 22 The day Buddha preached his first sermon is commemorated. Monks are confined to the monastery by Buddhist code of conduct during the 3-month long Buddhist lent. |
