Japanese Film Festival

23 January

This events brings the best of Japanese cinematic offerings to Yangon, in a bid to boost cultural exchange between the two countries.

Full Moon Day of Tabaung

21 March

A celebration of the last, and the most colourful, month of Myanmar's Lunar calendar, with pagoda festivals in full swing nationwide.

Shwedagon Pagoda Festival

22 March

A festival held on the day of the full moon of Tabaung marked with rituals and offerings.

Thingyan Water Festival

13 - 15 April

A four-day high-spirited festival to welcome the new year, marking the end of the old and the beginning of the new.

Kason Festival

19 May

A festival where processions make their way to the pagoda grounds bearing pots of water and thousands of oil lamps and candles.

Waso Full Moon Festival

17 July

A festival to commemorate the day Buddha preached his first sermon.

Thadingyut (Festival of Lights)

13 - 15 October

Buildings and establishments all over the country are illuminated as residents pay homage and thanksgiving to Buddhist monks.

Tazaungdaing Light Festival

12 November

A festival held on the full moon day featuring gala illuminations.