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What are the neighbouring countries of Myanmar?
Thailand, Laos, China, India, and Bangladesh
What is the most famous festival in Myanmar?
Thingyan Festival
In which month, do people in Myanmar celebrate Thingyan festival?
In April or the month of Tagu
What is Thingyan festival in Myanmar?
The celebration of Burmese New Year
What are the traditional desserts (snacks) for Thingyan?
Mote Lone Yay Paw and Shwe Yin Aye
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What is the another way to call Thigyan festival?
Water Festival
How long does Thingyan festival last?
Four to Five days
Where and when did the idea of Thingyan start?
It started from Hindus in India. They brought this culture with them when they migrated (moved) to Myanmar during the Bagan Kingdom era, around 13th century.
How do people celebrate Thingyan festival?
People throw (splash) water at each other. Adults visit temples and pagodas, make donations, and release captured fish and animals.
What is the intention of celebrating Thingyan festival?
To wash away past sins and to welcome the Burmese New Year
What is the signature flower for Thingyan?
Padauk
When does Padauk bloom?
Padauk only blooms around the time of Thingyan.
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Do you like to celebrate Thingyan Festival? Why?
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