Celebrated by the Kayan people in the region, this festival includes traditional dances, music, and ceremonies.

Celebrated on February 7th, this holiday commemorates the founding of Shan State. Festivities may include cultural performances and parades.

This is an important Buddhist holiday celebrated throughout Myanmar, with special events and ceremonies taking place at local temples.

Myanmar's traditional New Year water festival is a lively and colorful celebration that involves water fights and various cultural performances.

Celebrated by Buddhists around the world, Vesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. Special events may take place at local temples.

Held near Mandalay, this festival attracts pilgrims and visitors to pay homage to the nat spirits. It includes traditional rituals, dances, and performances.

Another important Buddhist holiday, Waso marks the beginning of the Buddhist Lent and often includes offerings to monks and ceremonies at temples.

Nearby Taunggyi hosts an annual balloon festival featuring hot air balloons of all shapes and sizes, along with food stalls and entertainment.

Taking place at Inle Lake, this popular festival includes processions of Buddha images on boats, traditional dances, and boat races.

Known as the Festival of Lights, this holiday marks the end of Buddhist Lent and is celebrated with illuminated decorations and activities.

This festival involves offering robes to monks and is celebrated with various cultural performances and events.

Similar to the February celebration, Shan State Day may include cultural festivities and ceremonies.