Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival: Daytime Balloon Competition continues on second day

The second day of the daytime hot-air balloon competition at the 2026 Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival continued on Saturday at Aye Thaya Balloon Ground in Taunggyi of Shan State.

Participating teams showcased balloons in various creative shapes and designs, competing under the festival rules. They also entertained spectators with music and traditional dances.

The competition featured three categories: two-legged balloons, four-legged balloons, and group balloons. A total of 42 teams participated in Saturday's competition, attracting large crowds of visitors from near and far. The daytime balloon competition will continue over the coming days.