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NOVEMBER EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Katein Holy Robes Offering Ceremonies
Date : The whole month of Tazaungmon(November)*
Venue : All over the country at all monasteries
Details : The monks are offered holy robes after the monsoon
season
Hot Air Balloon Festival
Date : One week before and until the Fullmoon Day of
Tazaungmone(November)*
Venue : Taunggyi (Southern Shan State)
Details : Hot Air balloons are sent aloft to pay homage to
the Sulamuni Pagoda
supposed to be in heaven. There are also competitions of
hot-air balloons
Parade of Lights Festival
Date : Fullmoon night of Tazaungmone (November)*
Venue : Taunggyi, Southern Shan State
Details : The whole town turns up in decorated lights and
floats to pay homage to the Pagoda at the edge of the tow
Thadingyut Lights Festival and Weaving Competition
Date : Fullmoon day of Tazaugmone*
Venue : All over the country
Details : All the houses are lighted up to pay homage to
Lord Buddha who comes down to the abode of humans after
sending Buddhist Lent in Heaven. Holy robes are also woven
during the night to offer to the Images before dawn and many
competitions are held especially at major pagodas.
* Dates vary so it’s best to confirm
dates with a local tour agent or tourist information office.
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