THE Buddha Pujaniya Festival is set to begin, and pilgrims can now visit the Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda in Minbu (Sagu) Township, Magway Region. The preparations for accommodation and shops for pilgrims from across the country are almost complete, said U Aye Ko, chairman of the Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda Board of Trustees.
The Buddha Pujaniya Festival is traditionally held every year from the 5th waxing of Tabodwe to Myanmar New Year’s Day. This year, it will take place for 75 days, from 2 February to 17 April.
“This year, the Buddha Pujaniya Festival will be held from 2 February to 17 April with large crowds expected. More than 600 guesthouses and 800 shops are being built for pilgrims from all over the country. Almost all of them are now complete, so visitors are welcome. Security measures have been arranged to ensure a peaceful and safe experience,” said U Aye Ko.
The rental rates for this year are K110,000 per day for a VIP room (with a bathroom and toilet), K80,000-K60,000 for a standard room by the shore, and K40,000 for a standard room on land. — ASH/MKKS
