Thingyan Water Festival celebrated in Nay Pyi Taw

 

YESTERDAY was the last day of the traditional Myanmar Thingyan Festival.

In Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, water-splashing cars were patrolling around the Thingyan pandals, and traditional Myanmar food and snacks were served at the donation pandals.

Visitors were seen yesterday at Nay Pyi Taw Uppatasanti Pagoda, Dhardu Zaya Datpaungsu Pagoda, Laekwintaung Pagoda, Phayakoesu Pagoda, Lawka Maresein Pagoda, Lawka Yannaing Pagoda, Yanaungmyin Shwelathla Pagoda, Thata Thadaha Thanweizaniya Pagoda, Paungtaw Chatma Pagoda and other famous pagodas.

Musicians played music, and dance troupes performed traditional dances at the Nay Pyi Taw Mayor Maha Thingyan Pandal and Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army) Maha Thingyan Water-throwing Pandal on the last day of the Thingyan.

Similarly, in the townships within the Nay Pyi Taw Council area, Thingyan lovers played water and food donations are also seen in the area.

The Hlaekhwintaung Resort at Kyitaung village, Kyitaung village-tract, Zeyathiri Township in Nay Pyi Taw, and the Aweya Beach Resort in Pyinmana Township are also bustling with Thingyan lovers and visitors.

The Thingyan festivities were also held at the Walking Thingyan Festival in Nay Pyi Taw Water Fountain Park.

During the Maha Thingyan Festival, relevant authorities have formed joint teams at the water fountain parks and resorts to provide peace and relaxation to the people. Warnings are issued to ensure safety during recreation.

Water is poured into one another to remove the dirt from the old year and prevent it from entering the new year during the Thingyan Festival, in line with Myanmar’s traditional culture.

Myo Set Thit/GNLM

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