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1 day ago · The Magical Thadingyut Festival of Light in Myanmar. Jolie LIEM 13/08/2024. The Thadingyut Festival, also known as the Lighting Festival of Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of the Burmese lunar month of Thadingyut. As a custom, it is held at the end of the Buddhist sabbath (Vassa) and is the second most popular festival in Myanmar after ...
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19 hours ago · PREPARE your cameras and visit Armenian Park starting Sept 3 to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival! Immerse yourself in the dazzling display of over 300 Chinese lanterns lighting up the park. Komtar assemblyman Teh Lai Heng announced that a lantern lighting ceremony would kick off at 7pm on Sept 3 at Armenian Park to usher in the festivities.
2 days ago · The Chinese lantern is believed to symbolize fertility and good fortune. One of the most important Mid-Autumn Festival traditions is lighting and carrying these lucky lanterns in various shapes. During this time, it’s also a traditional social ritual that allows single women and men to meet up. Activities such as the dragon or lion dance are ...
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4 days ago · In Vietnam, the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as Full Moon Festival or Tết Trung Thu, is an occasion for a children’s night out and family reunions. Children enjoy art performances like singing, plays and lion dances, light up the night with colorful lanterns and enjoy mooncakes. A long-standing traditional festival that showcases Vietnam ...
3 days ago · Held annually from October 4th to 6th, this autumn festival transforms Nihonmatsu City into a dazzling spectacle of light and sound. The festival is a captivating celebration of local culture and tradition, adorned with thousands of lanterns.
2 days ago · Japanese festivals are traditional festive occasions often celebrated with dance and music in Japan.In Japan, festivals are called matsuri (祭り), and the origin of the word matsuri is related to the kami (神, Shinto deities), and there are theories that the word matsuri is derived from matsu (待つ) meaning "to wait (for the kami to descend)", tatematsuru (献る) meaning "to make offerings to the kami", and matsurau (奉う) meaning "to obey the kami". [1]
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5 days ago · The August Moon Festival or Mid-Autumn Festival (Chinese characters above) is one of the most celebrated Chinese holidays. It is held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month. Chinese legends say that the moon is at its brightest and roundest on this day. Based on the Gregorian calendar, this year's August Moon Festival will be held on September 12.