Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival

Htet Yan performing at Thingyan water festival in Mandalay city, Myanmar

Thingyan, the Burmese New Year, is a celebration that we could not miss out on! If you have never experienced Thingyan Festival, let us take you on the journey. Central to the Thingyan celebrations is the iconic water festival, where people of all ages gather to douse each other with water. Water symbolises the washing away of impurities from the old year, paving the way for new beginnings. Thingyan is also a time for family reunions, feasting, and cultural performances. Streets come alive with