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2012 - Myanmar Festivals

March 2012 <Tabaung / Tago>

March is the most colorful month of the year with Pagoda Festivals in full swing everywhere. The Shwedagon Pagoda Festival is held on the day of the full moon of Tabaung and is the month's finest event. During this festival, visitors can get to know the true religious feelings of the people of Myanmar by participating in events at pagoda fairs or by observing the rituals of the holiday.

Shwemyitsu Pagoda Festival (Inn dawgyi)
2nd -9th March

Ceremony sponsored by Kachin Buddhist. The summer, a footpath leading to the pagoda surfaces enabling pilgrims to walk to the pagoda. Usually the pagoda is surrounded by a large volume of water.

Pindaya Cave Festival (Pindaya, Shan State)
2nd -9th March

Typical Taung Yoe pagoda festival. Different ethnic minorities can be seen.

Shwedagone Pagoda Festival (Yangon)

2nd -9th March

The sight of numerous monks who come in boats to receive food offerings is striking view.

Kekku Pagoda Festival (Taunggyi)
2nd -9th March

Traditional Pa O Theatrical performances and singing contests are included.

Taung Gwe Zedi Festival (Loi Kaw)
2nd -9th March

Thousand Buddhist monks are offered food on the full moon day. Long necked green, red dressed Kayan and black dressed Kayah among other minorities are seen.

Bawgyo Image Festival (Tibaw, Shan State)
4th- 7th March
A large volume of Shan and Burma merchandise is traded. There are boat races on Dottawadi river.

Nam Pan Ceremony (Inle Lake, Shan State)
4th - 7 March

The sight of numerous monks who come in boats to receive food offerings is striking view.

Full Moon Day of Tabaung (All over the country)
6th - 7th March

This is the last month of Myanmar lunar calendar. The most colorful month of the year with Pagoda Festivals in full swing everywhere. The Shwedagon Pagoda Festival is held on the day of the full moon of Tabaung and is the month's finest event. During this festival, visitors can get to know the true religious feelings of the people of Myanmar by participating in events at pagoda fairs or by observing the rituals of the holiday.

Shwesayan Pagoda Festival ( Mandalay)
7th - 15th March

Merchandise from northern Shan State and other part of the country are exchanged at Pagoda bazaar.

Shwemawdaw Pagoda Festival (Bago)
30th March - 6th April

Theatrical artists perform on stage with full force to show their competitive edge over their counterparts to win future performance contracts.