Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival

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Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival

STORY: Myanmar celebrates traditional Thingyan water festival SHOOTING TIME: April 14, 2024 DATELINE: April 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:18 LOCATION: YANGON, Myanmar CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thingyan water festival celebrations in Yangon STORYLINE: Myanmar's vibrant Thingyan water festival continued into its second day on Sunday, as people across the Southeast Asian country immersed themselves in the joyous festivities. The time-honored tradition of splashing each other with water represents a symbolic cleansing of past wrongs and a fresh beginning for the upcoming year. Throughout the country, lively dance performances contribute to the festive atmosphere. This year's Thingyan water festival will run for four days until Tuesday. The Myanmar New Year falls on Wednesday. In Myanmar, the Thingyan water festival holds immense cultural significance, standing as the most famous celebration among the 12 monthly seasonal festivals observed throughout the year. Xinhua News Agency corres

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