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Festivals>Festivals in December.
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Dec 8: 1st Waxing day of Nadaw
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Ni-gyaw-da Festival
Location: Pathein
Pagoda festival held on Nigyawda Hillock, in Pathein. Interesting procession includes demonstrations of the miraculous powers of Lord Buddha, robbing of a shan merchant caravan etc.
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Dec 8: 1st Waxing day of Nadaw
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Writer's Day
Location: Throughout the country
Famous writers are invited by various associations to give lectures on Myanmar literature and poetry. The day is extended throughout the season.
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Dec 22: Fullmoon day Nadaw
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War-going Ceremony
Location: Taungbyone, Mandalay
It was originally meant to commemorate Anawratha's expedition to Yunan in China. Today, the ceremony is heavily influenced by spirit mediums. Lyw-key spirit dance.
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Dec 22: Fullmoon day of Nadaw
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Saygalay Ceremony
Location: Kyee-myin-daing Yangon
3-day ceremony ending Dec 24. Spirit dances during the early days. Followed by Buddhist chanting.
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