Myathalun Pagoda Festival : Annual pagoda festival in Magway attracts crowd of visitors

The Annual Myathalun Pagoda Festival is being held in Magway, with variety of religious events and festive activities.

As part of the festival, the Rice Offering Ceremony was held on Wednesday. Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko attended the ceremony, together with officials, and offered rice to the Sayadaws and nuns from monasteries and nunneries in Magway. This year Myathalun Pagoda Festival marks its 2590 edition.

During the festival, 9,000 lights offering and hot-air balloon releasing were held on the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut. The festival is crowded with vendors and visitors across the country, and it will run until 15th November, featuring religious performances such as offering donations, reciting religious verses, donating lamps, flowers and incenses, along with entertainment programs.