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FEBRUARY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Shan State Day
Date : February 9
Venue : Taunggyi, Southern Shan State and Lashio
(Northern Shan State)
Details : Traditional Shan ethnic dances etc performed.
Union Day
Date : February 12
Venue : All over the country
Details : To commemorate the signing of the Panglong
Agreement between the various ethnic groups of Myanmar to
demand Independence in 1947
Kyaikkauk Pagoda Festival
Date : Fullmoon day of Tabodwe (February)*
Venue : Thanlyin township (formerly Syriam)
Details : Typical Buddhist Pagoda festival
Chin National Day
Date : February 20
Venue : Mindat(Southern Chin State) and Haka(Northern Chin
State)
Details : Chin ethnic festival
Lahu New Year Festival
Date : Normally coincides with the Chinese New Year*
Venue : Kyaing Tong, Eastern Shan State
Details : Typical Lahu ethnic New Year Festival
* Dates vary so it’s best to confirm
dates with a local tour agent or tourist information office.
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