I went to Inle lake in Myanmar to enjoy the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival in October, 2010.
This festival is the largest one to be held around Inle Lake, and takes place each year at the end of the rainy season, as the dry season begins, around the time of the full moon. During the festival, four Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda’s Buddhas are placed on a golden boat which represents Karaweik-the legendary bird, and sailed around Inle Lake to visit the 20 villages on the lake and around lakeside.
I learned about this festival five years ago, but this year was the first time I was able to actually visit, and see for myself how special a day it is for them.
November 19, 2010
