Temporary bazaar and amusement rides of Shwesandaw Pagoda festival in Pyay, Myanmar
Pagoda festivals (Burmese: ဘုရားပွဲ; paya pwe) are regular festivals found throughout Myanmar that commemorate major religious events in pagoda's history, including the founding of a pagoda and the crowning of the pagoda's hti (umbrella).[1] Pagoda festivals are dictated by the Burmese religious calendar and often are held several days at a time. Major events in a pagoda festival typically do not coincide with Uposatha (Buddhist Sabbath) days, during which pious Buddhists observe the Eight Precepts.[1] The majority of pagoda festivals are held during the dry season, from the months of Tazaungmon (November) to Tabaung (March).[2] During the full moon day of Tabaung (Magha Puja), Buddhist devotees in various parts of Myanmar also celebrate sand pagoda festivals.
More well-known pagoda festivals often attract numerous pilgrims from throughout the country.
Pagoda festivals are similar in nature to agricultural shows (country fairs) or carnivals, and form a significant important part of cultural life, particularly in the countryside. During pagoda festivals, temporary bazaars (including food stalls and merchandise stands), entertainment venues (including anyeint dramas, yoke the performances, lethwei matches,[3] and arcades) are set up in the vicinity of the pagoda.[1]
^ abcSpiro, Melford E. (1982). Buddhism and Society: A Great Tradition and Its Burmese Vicissitudes. University of California Press. pp. 229–231. ISBN 9780520046726.
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