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August ▼
In August
(Wagaung)
'Maha Dok Festival
Wagaung (August) is the month for what is called Maha Dok
festival named after a very poor man who became rich
over-night for his offerings to 'Kas-sa-pa Buddha'. On the
festival day, a large marquee is built to place as many alms
bowls as there are monks (bikkhus) in the locality. People
passing by contribute what they can by putting alms into the
bowls, which get filled up and are finally distributed to
the 'Sangha', and also the 'Sangha' ate assigned to the
donors, with the drawing of lots in both cases.
Taungpyone Festival
The festival of Taungpyone (in August) is a very peculiar
and particular festival that although Myanmar Buddhists ate
not actually spirit worshippers, thousands of country folks
and townspeople alike flock to this yearly festival of "Nats"
(Spirit Gods) near Mandalay to participate in its joyous,
light-hearted merrymaking. the small Taungpyone Hill and
surrounding areas had been 'awarded' to the "Nats" as a
special province of their own by Myanmar Kings since the
Bagan Dynasty in the 11th century. Once a year, festivals
ate held to honor these "Nats".
Wagaung
Maha Dok Festival
Full moon Day of Wagaung
Venue - Whole Country
Taungpyone Nats or Spirits Festival
8-day ceremony August 16 to 23
Venue - Taungpyone, Mandalay
Known as Mother Taungpyone Festival. Most enjoyable boat
rowing to the site. Spirit dances are rampant.
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