The Mae Lamu Pagoda Festival

#getgoing2025 The Mae Lamu Pagoda Festival takes place annually in North Okkalapa Township, Yangon, Myanmar. This significant Buddhist event involves continuous chanting of scriptures for 24 hours. Local devotees engage in meritorious activities, offering donations and support to the pagoda and monks. The festival is a time for religious observance, community gathering, and celebration. It attracts many visitors who come to pay homage, participate in ceremonies, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The Mae Lamu Pagoda itself is historically significant, with legends connecting it to figures from Buddhist mythology.