Tag: Shwedagon Pagoda

Thadingyut Lightning Festival

October 9, 2011
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Thadingyut Festival celebrates the end of the Buddhist Lent and the return of Buddha to earth at full moon day of Thadingyut (October). It is one of he most important days for Buddhist.The most beautiful and crowded celebration is at the Swedagon Pagoda in Yangon. Next year the pagoda will be according to history 2600…

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Myanmar day 3 Yangon Shwedagon pagoda

February 4, 2010
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The Shwedagon pagoda is the largest one in Myanmar. It is visited by the Burmese people whenever it is possible. De tijd gaat snel en de dagen zijn zeer vermoeiend. Ik sta meestal om 5 uur op om ook het goede ochtendlicht mee te nemen en lig pas tussen 11.00 en 12.00 in bed. Dit…

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