2012 - Myanmar Festivals           
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June 2012 <Nayon / First Waso> The onset of monsoon season makes June relatively quiet in Myanmar. There are, however, various smaller Buddhist festivals can be witnessed. Buddhist Recitation ( Kaba Aye hillock, Yangon )  3th - 4th June Recitation of five parts of Nikaya held at Kaba Aye hillock. Both monks and nuns alike hold similar recitation, throughout the country. Mt. Popa Nat Spirit Festival ( Mt. Popa )  3th - 4th June For the energetic, it is time to climb the 777 steps to the shrine at the top of the hill. Proceed to Salay (52 km, approx 1 ½ hour) along the Ayeyarwady riverbank.
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