March is the most colorful month of the year as Pagoda Festivals are in full swing. The Shwedagon Pagoda Festival is held on the day of the full moon of Tabaung and is one of the month's biggest events. During this festival, visitors can get a feel for the spirituality of the people of Myanmar by participating in events at temple fairs or by observing the rituals of the holiday.

Shwedagon Pagoda's Festival (Yangon)

          The most famous Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon celebrates its festival on and around full moon day of Tagaung. Many stalls are set up at the foot of the hill, selling food, and other local products living up in the pagoda meal, theatrical shows are performed by famous Myanmar dance troupes.

Pindaya Shwe Oo Min Pagoda Festival (Pindaya, Shan State)

          Shwe Oo Min Pagoda cave, located in Pindaya, about 45 km, North of Kalaw, noted for its over 8,000 and centuries old Buddha images. It celebrates its festival on and around the full moon day of Tabaung. During the festival time thousands of devotees throng to the cave to pay homage. Pagoda's mall is set up at the foot of the hill selling local products, food and seasonal fruits.

March 2	Peasant's Day
March 5 to 19	Maw-din Festival
March 6 to 7	Lady Pon-ma-kyi Day
March 7 to 14	Ko Gyi Kyaw Ceremony
March 12 to 13	"Water-Lady" Event
March 12 to 19	Inn-daw-gyi Festival
March 13 to 19	Pyidaw-byan Image Festival
March 13 to 2	Kek-ku Pagoda Festival
March 14 to 19	Baw-gyo Festival
March 14 to 19	Pindaya Cave Festival
March 14 to 27	Pin Pagoda Festival
March 15	Home-coming Ceremony
March 16 to 20	Nam-pan Ceremony
March 16 to 21	Split Rock Pagoda Festival
March 18 to 19	Relic Mountain Festival
March 19	Tabaung Festival
March 19	Totle-decoration Ceremony
March 20 to 27	Shwesayan Pagoda Festival
March 27	Armed Forces Day
March 28 to April 2	Boe-boe gyi Ceremony