What is thingyan festival?

Thingyan, also known as the Water Festival, is the Burmese New Year festival that takes place in Myanmar. It is a time of celebration and water throwing, as water is believed to cleanse away the sins and bad luck of the previous year.

The festival usually lasts for four days, starting on April 13th and ending on April 16th. During this time, people splash water on each other as a way of showing respect and wishing each other good luck for the coming year.

In addition to the water throwing, Thingyan also involves music, dance, and feasting. Many people dress up in traditional costumes and participate in parades and other cultural activities.

Overall, Thingyan is a time of joy and renewal, where people come together to celebrate the start of a new year and let go of the past. It is one of the most important and widely celebrated festivals in Myanmar.