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November (Tazaungmone)
In November (Tazaungmone)
Tazaungmone Festival of Lights
In 'Tazaungmone' (November), Tazaunding' Festival is held on
the full moon day of Tazaungmone
according to the Myanmar calendar. Homes, buildings and
streets are illuminated and monks are
provided with robes and various requisites at Kahtein
(ceremony of offering robe to monks). The offering of 'Ma-tho-thin-gan'
saffron-coloured robes weaving ceremony is held on the eve
of the full moon day of 'Tazaungmone' in one night. On that
day, young women teams of weavers compete with one another
to complete weaving robes overnight. Crowds watch intensely
as the'go signal is given for the teams to start speed
weaving at a stretch from evening onwards till completion at
dawn for offering to the great image of Lord Buddha. The
weaving of this special robe is still done the traditional
way as a demonstration and contest of weaving skill.
During the 'Kahtein' Festival some Myanmar young men usually
send up fire balloons.
Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival
The Taunggyi hot-air balloon competition is the most popular
main attraction in Myanmar during winter.
The hot-air balloons are made up of hand-made paper
beautifully designed with colorful fireworks and
firecrackers.
Foreign tourists who are touring Taunggyi during November
can surely consider yourselves lucky as you
have the chance to see the beauty and enjoyment Tazaungdaing
Festival in Taunggyi.
Tazaungmone Festival of Lights
Venue: nation wide
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (Golden Rock) Festival
Venue - Kyaik Hto, Mon State
Hot Air Balloons & Fireworks Festival
Venue - Taunggyi, Shan State
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