Local Culture & Travel
Local Culture & Travel
Kayin State starts hot air balloon tour to boost tourism
26/03/19
A five-day trial tour on a hot air balloon kicked off at 6 a.m. on 21 March at Thiri field in Hpa-an Township, as part of the Kayin State government’s push to develop tourism in the state.
About 500 policemen to be deployed in Mandalay Thingyan Festival
22/03/19
At least seven policemen will be placed for security purpose at the crowded sites such water throwing pandals, entertainment pandals, corners and junctions nearby Mandalay moat.
Buddha Pujaniya Tabaung Festival celebrated at pagodas around Yangon
21/03/19
PAGODAS in Yangon such as the Shwedagon, the Sule, the Botahtaung and the Shwe Phone Pwint were packed with pilgrims celebrating the Buddha Pujaniya Festival on the Full Moon of Tabaung yesterday.
Rakhine traditional sand pagoda festival held in Sittway, Ngapali
21/03/19
THE Shite-Thaunghmyaut, or traditional sand pagoda festival of the Rakhine, was held at Sittway’s urban Point and Ngapali Beach on the Full Moon of Tabaung yesterday.
Villagers flock to Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival on bullock carts in Minbu
20/03/19
ACCORDING to custom, villagers from Minhlakyin Village of Minbu Township arrived for the Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival in a fleet of bullock carts on Sunday.
Monywa University’s Hiking and Mountaineering Association to ascend Mt. Pyatkhaywe in Kume
19/03/19
“It is the first trip for the association and it will contribute to the learning of Geology, Botany and Geography”
Visitors flock to caves across Kayin State after matriculation exams
17/03/19
Kayin State, with its many natural landscapes, saw an increase in visitors from home and abroad following the end of nationwide matriculation examinations, said a tourist police officer.
2nd Walking Thingyan to be held in Magway
16/03/19
The 2nd walking Thingyan will be held in Magway on a grander scale than the previous one through cooperation between Magway Region Government
Upgrading road to Alaungdaw Kathapa to begin after pilgrimage season
14/03/19
The road to Alaungdaw Kathapa Cave in Yinmabin Township, Sagaing Region, is to be upgraded to a concrete road following the pilgrimage season, said U Htee Maung, associated secretary of the Alaungdaw Kathapa Board of Trustees.
Monywa’s first walking Thingyan to be held
13/03/19
At the event, there will be canoes to put water at the 30 water throwing pandals with palm fronds and those who want to take part in the festival are to use silver bowl to throw water to the visitors.
