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Mahamuni Pagoda Festival
Falls on the full moon day of Thabodwe. This festival usually lasts for 2 days. Glutinous rice (which is a delicacy) contests are also held on the pagoda's platform. A variety of incense sticks are burnt for the Myanmar Buddha image on the full moon day. During this festival thousands of people from all over the country make the pilgrimage to the Mahamuni Pagoda. The temple is always the center of activities and during this festival it explodes with energy.
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FESTIVALS
- Kachin Manao Festival
- Ananda Pagoda Festival
- Naga New Year
- Full Moon Day of Dabodwei
- Htamane Festival
- Mahamuni Pagoda Festival
- Salon Festival
- Shwe Dagon Pagoda
- Kakku Pagoda Festival
- Full Moon Day of Tabaung
- Shwe Umin Pagoda Festival
- Mann Shwesettaw Festival
- Thingyan Water Festival
- Thanakha Grinding Festival
- Full Moon Day of Tagu
- Shwe Maw Daw Pagoda Festival
- Full Moon Day of Kason
- Pariyatti Sasana Examination
- Full Moon Day of Waso
- Taungpyone Festival
- Phaungdawoo Pagoda Festival
- Manuha Pagoda Festival
- Full Moon Day of Thadingyut
- Dancing Elephant Festival
- Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda Festival
- Matho Thingan
- Kahtein Thingan Offering
- Hot-air balloon Festival
- Full Moon Day of Tazaungmone
- Kayin New Year Festival