2012 - Myanmar Festivals           
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July 2012 <First Waso / Second 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) 19th July - 17th August 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 ) 1st - 2nd July 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) 5th - 7th July 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. |
