People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)
YANGON, April 14 (Xinhua) -- People had great fun during the Thingyan festival, or the water festival, in Yangon, Myanmar, marking the start of Myanmar New Year.
People celebrate it by throwing water at each other to drive out bad luck and bring health and happiness. Placing Atar pots in front of the house is also a feature of the festival to welcome Tha Kyar Min, the King of the Celestials.
The festival usually occurs in middle of April and lasts four to five days. It starts on April 13 this year.
People perform during celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)
People perform during celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)
People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2024. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)
Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows Atar pots in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)
Photo taken on April 13, 2024 shows Atar pots in Yangon, Myanmar. (Photo by Myo Kyaw Soe/Xinhua)■
