Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival : Daytime Balloons Competition commenced in Taunggyi

The 2026 Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival commenced with the launch of daytime hot-air balloons on Friday at the Awaiyar Kone Thaya Hot Air Balloon Ground. A total of 40 teams representing residential wards in Taunggyi, nearby towns and villages, as well as companies and organizations, participated in the daytime balloon competition.

The festival is alive with cultural performances, attracting visitors from near and far. The Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival is scheduled to run from November 13 to 24, featuring a total of 449 daytime balloon launches. The opening ceremony will be held on November 16, while the closing ceremony is scheduled for November 25.