Date: full moon of the Buddhist lunar month of Thadingyut (30 October – 1 November 2020) Location: Myanmar The Fullmoon day of Thadingyut is the second most popular festival in Myanmar after Thingyan Festival (New Year Water Festival). On this day, budhists celebrate the coming of Buddha back from heaven after he had stayed there … Read more
The nats are spirits worshipped in Myanmar and neighboring countries in conjunction with Buddhism. They are divided between the 37 Great Nats and all the rest. Nat worship is less common in urban areas than in rural areas, and is practised among ethnic minorities of Myanmar as well as in the mainstream Bamar society. Every … Read more
Location: Most city in Myanmar Date: August 3rd 2020 The Fullmoon Day of Waso is a very holy day for Buddhists. In Myanmar calendar, Waso is the 4th month and its fullmoon day usually falls in July. It marks the beginning of Vassa (or the Buddhist Lent) that lasts until October. It was on this … Read more
