US EditionSoutheast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
- Several Southeast Asian countries began their annual water festival, but Myanmar is unable to join due to recovery efforts from a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake last month that killed more than 3,600 people and destroyed many structures.
- Myanmar experienced an aftershock earthquake registering 5.5 magnitude following the March 28 quake.
- The military government announced a peaceful observance of this year’s festival, limiting celebrations to a charity feast without music and dance.
- Neighboring Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries are celebrating their water festival, known as Songkran in Thailand, while Myanmar's festivities are subdued due to a nationwide grieving period.
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Ottumwa Courier
Southeast Asia water festival begins, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year. Millions in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar normally take part in a mix of…
Associated Press News
Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations
Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year.
Grief tempers Myanmar’s water festival after quake kills thousands
MANDALAY, April 13 — Thousands marked the start of Myanmar’s water festival today in the ruins of last month’s earthquake, with the country’s most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor. The “Thingyan” festival typically celebrates Myanmar’s new year with water-splashing rituals symbolising cleansing and renewal, but the central cities of Mandalay and Sagaing lie devastated from the 7.7-magnitude quake. Two weeks on from the disaster…
Daily Journal
Myanmar marks new year festival mourning quake losses
Thousands marked the start of Myanmar's water festival on Sunday in the ruins of last month's earthquake, with the country's most raucous holiday muted by the tragedy of the tremor.
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