Shittaung Pagoda Festival

Shit-Thaung pagoda pageant is hung on and round the whole moon day of Kason, the second one month withinside the Myanmar calendar, generally falls in April or May. This maximum famous pageant amongst Rakhine human beings lasts for five days or eight days.

The pageant is widely known at the land and withinside the rivers and streams. There are conventional wrestling competitions, boat races and water splashing. The boat racing absolutely is top notch and also you be a part of with nearby human beings on that conventional game. At night, you'll be capable of be a part of Zats, a colourful spherical dance with making a song and performances, in addition to Anyeints, open-air performances which ultimate the complete night!

People additionally visit the pagoda to mild candles and provide vegetation to pay their respects so it's also an possibility to study greater approximately the historical temples and pagodas of the vintage Mrauk U Dynasty.

From Bagan, you may both take a 20-hour bus journey or take a flight to Sittwe Airport, then take a 3-hour force with the aid of using non-public vehicle to Mrauk U Town. Although it's far an extended journey, the pageant is really well worth visiting.

Location: Mrauk U town, Myanmar

Time: April or May