This country - wide traditional festival celebrates on or around full-moon day of Tabaung in Myanmar calendar among the Myanmar community. The celebration on a good harvesting, although the name actually comes from the food made of glutinous rice cooked with groundnuts, coconut shreds, sesame oil, ginger and garlic traditional eaten at this time or year.
The anniversary of the Union Day falls on February 12. Representatives and cultural troupes of the seven States and seven Divisions of the Union of Myanmar dressed in colorful, traditional costumes gather at venues across the country. Traditional entertainment highlights the beauty of the different ethnic groups found within the Union.
Mahamuni Ceremony (Mandalay)
Glutinous rice delicacy contests are held late on 17th Feb. In the morning of 18th Feb, incense is burnt for the Image.
| February 5 to 6 |
Lourdes Procession |
| February 6 |
Feast of the Shan Harvest |
| February 7 |
Shan State Day |
| February 9 |
The Great Footprints |
| February 12 |
Union Day |
| February 12 to 20 |
Kyaik-khauk Pagoda |
| February 18 to 19 |
Mahamuni Ceremonies |
| February 19 |
Kayin Bonfire Ceremonies |
| February 19 |
Moe-bye Festival |
| February 20 |
Chin National Day |
