Thanlyan 15 January
The pagoda board of trustees of Kyaikkhauk Pagoda in Thanlyin Township, Yangon Region will organize the nine-day Buddha Pujaniya festival from 12 to 20 February on a grand scale.
The pagoda board of trustees is planning to include consecration, Paritta recitation ceremony, golden leaf and lighting offering ceremony, meal offering ceremony, traditional Htamane competition, traditional Chinelone contest, traditional Lethwei challenge and funfairs. The Kyaikkhauk Pagoda festival is one of the largest festivals in Myanmar, attracting crowds of pilgrims throughout the country. Over 4,000 stalls exhibiting and selling local products across Myanmar will be seen at the festival.
Offering of golden leaf to the pagoda will be held during the festival under the guidance of the pagoda board of trustees. Those wishing to donate can call 09-799458009.—Than Win (Thanlyin)
Translated by Kyaw Htike Soe
