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FESTIVALS TOUR
Myanmar New Year ( Water festival)
 By the Myanmar calendar, the first month is 'Tagu'
(April). It is the time of the Water Festival-we calls it "Thingyan'
which means 'change'. This is often symbolized with the change of
duty from one celestial daughter to another to hold the severed head
of the 'Brahma' lest it might fall into the sea or on land and cause
a complete dry-up in wherever it happens to fall. But, that belief
may originally belong to Hinduism. The people of Myanmar usher in
their 'New Year' around the middle of April with the showers of
blessing in the form of water, which is thrown over friends and even
strangers on the streets. Even foreigners and all other believers
can participate in the festival together like the same family of
Myanmars during three of four days. Everybody can see the enjoyable
sights and sounds as others do so, or perform religious meritorious
acts or just enjoy rest and recreation in festive atmosphere all
around. There is also pageantry with decorated pandals (Mandats),
floats, music, songs and dances, celebration of 'Thingyan' in a
cultured way is being promoted by the State and People of the Union
of Myanmar.
Pouring water in ' New Year' is believed to cleanse the body and
mind of evils of year that was left behind. There is merriment and
fun galore. But it is not all fun and play; the elderly and the
pious perform a lot of meritorious deeds to usher in the 'New Year'
. People keep Sabbath; go to pagodas and monasteries; and offer
foods and alms to monks and nums. Even children and youths too
welcome the 'New Year' by paying respects to their parents, teachers
and elders. To gain merit, fish and cattle are also set free. Though
merriment and fun and meritorious and pious deeds, the Myanmar usher
in a 'New Year'.
According to belief, it also marks the time when the King of Nats, 'Tha-gya-min',
descends to Human World for a visit to check on the conduct of human
morals. He carries with him two books-one covered with 'dog-skin'
and the other bound with 'gold' .He records the names of those who
have committed sin into the 'dog-skin' book, while he enters the
names of do-gooders in the golden book.
Our propose itinerary:
Day 1 : 12 April 2009
 Arrive to Yangon by flight, transfer to Hotel.
Sightseeing Yangon city from Sule , the heart of Yangon city , the
city hall;the independant monument and the largest collection
colonial building area. Visit Kyaukhtatgyi reclining buddha image,
Kabaaye world peace pagoda and the Shwedagon pagoda.Dinner serve at
Karaweik royal barge with Myanmar traditional dance. Overnight at
Yangon hotel.
Day 2: 13 April 2009
Morning after breakfast , Thanlyin Yele pagoda (
the pagoda on the small island).Afternoon take a pick-up truck go
round the city to enjoy the water festival.Back to hotel before
dark. Dinner and overnight at hotel
Day 3: 14 April 2009
Morning after breakfast ,to enjoy playing waters
on the marquee. After lunch take a pick-up truck to visit the city
and park to fully enjoy the water festival.Back to hotel before
dark.Dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 4: 15 April 2009
Morning after breakfast transfer to airport for
departure.
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