The traditional Boat Regatta Festival is held at Kandawgyi Lake to remind the younger generations of the glory, sovereignty, patriotism and national spirit of Myanmar. In December, nat pwes are held at temples and pagodas in honour of nats, the spirits.


Karen New Year (Innsein-Yangon and Pa-an)



          It is a national holiday and is celebrated by the Karen national race, featuring, group dance in their ethnic costume, sport activities like the traditional boxing matches are held in Innsein, a suburb in northwest Yangon where the Karen communities are concentrated. Pa-an, the capital of Karen state, held the grandest celebration.

December 3 to 10	The Spectacled Image Festival
December 5 to 11	Dandaw-shin Festival
December 22 to 24	Zaygalay Ceremony
December 25	Christmas
December 25	Kayin New Year
December 26	Tripitaka Examinations