Tazaungdaing Festival: Hot Air Balloons released at Maravijaya Buddha Park

Tazaungdaing Hot Air Balloon Releasing Festival took place at the Maravijaya Buddha Park in Nay Pyi Taw on Sunday.

Acting President and Chairman of the State Security and Peace Commission Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and wife attended the festival. On their arrival at the venue, they were welcomed by the national races dance troupes who perform the cultural dances.

After the ceremonial ribbon cutting event, small hot air balloons were released along with the firework displays and performing the Tazaungdaing song.

The Acting President and wife and attendees later enjoyed the releasing of Sein Na Pan and Nya Mee Kyi hot air balloons, where the national races dance troupes were performed with songs and dances.

The Acting President and wife later paid homage to the Maravijaya Buddha Image, offering flower, water and light, touring around the pagoda platform and participating in offering oil lamps together with the attendees.

Tazaungdaing Lighting Festival in Maravijaya Buddha Park is scheduled to be held from November 2 to 4. The festival will include recitation of Parittas and religious verses, displaying fireworks, releasing hot air balloons and weaving non-stale robes.

In addition, the LED lightings will be illuminated in the Buddha Park, along with the exhibition of local products, foodstuff, consumer goods and traditional snacks. Moreover, the visitors can enjoy the musical show and theatrical drama performance by the artistes.