🎄Christmas in Bagan

We spent Christmas 🎅🏻 in Bagan, with the hostel pool playing a significant role in that decision. Since Myanmar is a Buddhist country, we didn’t expect much in the way of holiday celebrations. To our surprise, we found ourselves in the middle of a massive festive event! Every year, locals from all over Myanmar flock to Bagan to take part in its famous parade.

The parade is a colorful spectacle featuring a long procession of beautifully decorated carriages pulled by horses and buffaloes. Women and girls in traditional attire, men dressed as warriors, and even elaborately adorned elephants 🐘join the procession, all accompanied by deafening local music that fills the air with energy.

The celebrations don’t stop there. After the parade, the night is alive with concerts and comedic performances.
Experiencing Christmas like this in Bagan was completely unexpected and fun 🙂.Read more