Tazaungdaing Festival, Taunggyi (2001)

(25~11~2001 to 1~12~2001)

          Taunggyi is the capital of Shan State, in Myanmar. Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival is held annually and is accompanied by communal Kahtein padethapin (meaning "tree of plentiful items") procession, Mathoe Thingan or Non-stale robe-weaving ceremony, procession with lighted candles and hot-air balloon competiton.

          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.

          Welcome to the mesmerizing Tazaungdaing Festivities in Taunggyi (2001)! 

Contact:
     Daw Nyunt Nyunt Than
     No. 77/91, Sule Pagoda Road, Yangon, Myanmar.
     Tel: 951-254153 (Off), 951-280840 (Res)   Fax: 951-289604, 242522
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