What are you going to do during Thingyan holidays?
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What is the intention of celebrating Thingyan festival?
To wash away past sins and to welcome the Burmese New Year
What are the traditional desserts (snacks) for Thingyan?
Mote Lone Yay Paw and Shwe Yin Aye
How long does Thingyan festival last?
Four to Five days
What is the most famous festival in Myanmar?
Thingyan Festival
Tell me about your plans for Thingyan festival?
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What are the neighbouring countries of Myanmar?
Thailand, Laos, China, India, and Bangladesh
When does Padauk bloom?
Padauk only blooms around the time of Thingyan.
What is the signature flower for Thingyan?
Padauk
Do you like to celebrate Thingyan Festival? Why?
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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.
In which month, do people in Myanmar celebrate Thingyan festival?
In April or the month of Tagu
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.
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