October 4, 2017
The famous hot-air balloon competitions of the Taunggyi
Tazaungdaing festival will start on 26 October at the Awaiya hot-air balloon
square in Taunggyi, southern Shan State, according to a report in the Myawady
Daily yesterday.
A total of 160 hot-air balloons will be part of the
competition. The balloons are of various shapes, designs, patterns and colours.
Balloons featuring goblins are the most popular among the younger generations,
organisers said.
At the Taunggyi Tazaungdaing hot-air balloon festival, the
festival celebration committee does not allow the use of the pictures which can
adversely affect national unity.
They also do not allow advertisements for beer other types of
alcohol or cigarettes.
Those who wish to participate in the hot-air balloon
competition must register with the competition convening committee not later
than 13 October. The hot-air balloon competitions attracts spectators from around
the world, organisers said.
GNLM
Ref; The
Global New Light of Myanmar
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