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The people of Myanmar put their heart into every festival and as many have religious significance, they are taken very seriously. Often, entire towns or villages participate in the preparation for the festivals ensuring a carnival-like atmosphere in the air.

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Water Festival: is celebrated throughout the country for four days during April to cleanse evil deeds from the past. Despite the religious significance, much of the festivities have been taken over by a nationwide water festival, similar to Songkran in Thailand.

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