Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival draws large crowds

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The Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda, located in Minbu (Sagu) Township, Magway Region, hosts large numbers of visitors during the festival this year, according to the pagoda board of trustees.
“The Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda Festival has been grandly and traditionally held starting from the 5th waxing of Tabodwe. To accommodate pilgrims who wish to stay overnight, lodging houses and market stalls have been constructed along the riverbank. We have observed that the number of visitors is higher on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. For pilgrims and visitors coming from both near and far, arrangements have been made not only in the lodging houses but also in the religious halls within the pagoda compound, allowing them to stay overnight peacefully and pay homage in a serene atmosphere. Since the opening day of the festival to date, pilgrims from various regions have been arriving continuously in private vehicles and pilgrimage transport services. Compared to last year, the number of visitors arriving at the festival has noticeably increased, making it more crowded,” said U Aye Ko, chairman of the pagoda board of trustees.
This year, the pagoda festival will be held for 86 days from 22 January to 17 April 2026, including Thingyan periods (from 5th Waxing of Tabodwe to 1st day of Myanmar New Year). — District IPRD/KTZH

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