Large-scale events are prohibited in Myanmar.
The Presidential Palace of Myanmar 13 announced that from now until April 30th, large-scale activities including the traditional water-splashing festival will be banned to prevent the COVID-19 epidemic from spreading in crowded places. According to the announcement, the Ministry of Health and Sports of Myanmar will release COVID-19's case information in real time. As of 22: 00 local time on March 12, there were no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Myanmar.
Current situation of epidemic situation in Myanmar
Up to now, no confirmed cases have been found in Myanmar, but a strict inspection, prevention and information reporting system has been established. Once the epidemic is discovered, the news will be announced as soon as possible.
The Myanmar government also called for banning the dissemination of false news and misinformation, and not trusting rumors. All rumors will be investigated by law. According to another source, affected by online rumors, some supermarkets in Myanmar have been snapped up on a large scale recently.
: major festivals in Myanmar
2. Union Day: February 12 to commemorate Aung San's decision to sign the Long Bin Treaty on February 1947 to establish the Union of Myanmar.
3. Farmers' Day: March 2 to commemorate the victory of the Anti-Japanese War March 27 1945.
4. Army Day: March 27th, starting with the Anti-Japanese Day, 1955 was changed to Army Day.
5. Songkran Festival: April 13 (Myanmar New Year).
6. Labor Day: May 1.
7. Martyrs' Day: July 19, commemorating the sacrifice of General Aung San and others in July 1947.
8. National Day: 65438+February 1.
: 2010 65438+10.4-10, the independence day of Myanmar (National Day), there are many official and folk celebrations. Many pagodas will also hold various religious ceremonies in January, and there will be mountains of offerings in temples, and there will be plays and song and dance performances in the evening.
In February, the harvest festival will make tourists appetite. It is to taste traditional Burmese desserts-snacks made of glutinous rice and various fruit materials, such as kernels, sesame seeds, peanuts and ginger slices. February 12 is the Memorial Day of the Union of Myanmar, and ethnic minorities all over the world will March in their own national costumes.
In March, there will be a series of "warm-up" festivals, and the whole country will begin to immerse itself in joy. All pagodas are open, and a grand celebration will be held at the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon on the full moon in March. On March 2 nd, whether it is the central street in Yangon or the remote countryside, there are happy and festive people everywhere. March 27th is "Anti-Japanese Day". After the military government came to power, it was changed to "Army Day". Yangon will hold a large-scale military parade and set off colorful fireworks at night.
April is the New Year in Myanmar. Burmese people like to splash water on each other to wish the New Year. During April of Gregorian calendar 13 to April of 17, the water-sprinkling festival usually lasts for 3 to 4 days. In hot summer, tourists can immerse themselves in this coolest custom. Boba Mountain near Bagan has become a sacred place for pilgrims all over the country.
May is a festival in memory of Buddha. The May Festival will reproduce the Buddha's life on earth with a grand ceremony, that is, the whole process from birth to nirvana. Don't miss the ceremony held in Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon on May Festival. One of the most touching scenes is a devout Burmese woman holding a pitcher and sprinkling water on a bodhi tree symbolizing the Buddha's epiphany.
July is Ramadan in Buddhism. According to Buddhist theory, marriage and moving are forbidden for the next three months. A grand "Prince's Club" will be held in the countryside, and children will be dressed as "princes" and sent to Buddhism for practice. Monks also stopped traveling in the clouds during this period. /kloc-July 0/9 is the Martyrs' Day ("Martyrs' Day") to commemorate General Aung San and his martyrs who were assassinated on the eve of independence in 1947.
In August, there are folk festivals to commemorate ghosts and gods. It is said that ghosts and gods will return to earth in five days in August. The commemorative activities are composed of various performances and large-scale markets that the Burmese people like. On this day in August, monks will draw lots to go to families in Myanmar who wish to be blessed by the Buddha.
September is the most attractive season in Yinsai Lake area. The whole lake area is performing, and the boat is decorated as "Callaway" (a kind of god bird) and shuttles through the water. People rowing with single oars gather here. The scene was spectacular and attracted people from all over the country to watch it. In a small town near Inlay Lake, an orchid market will be held at this time.
In October, the fifteenth day of the reign of Emperor Dingzu is the Lantern Festival. On this day, houses and parks are decorated with bright lights to welcome the Buddha back from heaven. There will be colorful elephant dances near Mandalay at this time. October also marks the end of Ramadan. Now you can get married and move. The second lantern festival was held in 165438+ 10 on the night of the full moon, which is called "the three major lantern festivals" in Myanmar. Young girls will make cassocks for monks all night. In the east branch near Mosaic Lake, it is colorful.