Burmese Cuisine & Main Publish Holidays in Myanmar
Making up of 135 national races, of which the main national races are Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine and Shan, Myanmar has many festival taking places all year-round. In contrary to some lack of services during big festivals, you will be rewarded with unforgettable moments that is happened once a year in Myanmar and might be once in your lifetime.
Food and drink
Burmese cuisine features influences from Chinese and Indian cuisines, with curries very popular and rice a common staple. Less spices are typically used in the curries, though more ginger and garlic are often added for flavor.
Specialties vary by region, and some can be quite spicy. Tasty dishes to sample include Mohingal, which is a fish soup with rice, and Oh-no KhaukSwe, coconut and chicken in a spicy sauce. There is also a delicious spicy vegetarian rice salad, Lethok Son and Mandalay's famous 'mee-shay' noodles to try.
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Publish holidays
4 January is Independence Day, which marks Burma's independence from the British Empire in 1948. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
12 February marks Union Day, the anniversary of the Panglong Agreement in 1947, a historic meeting between ethnic minority leaders and the government. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
2 March is Peasants' Day, commemorating the anniversary of revolutionary leader Ne Win's coup in 1962. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
7 March is a public vacation honoring the Full Moon of Tabaung, an important Buddhist festival also celebrated in Cambodia, Laos and Thailand. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
27 March is Armed Forces Day, a public vacation to recognize Burma's military regime, the Tatmadaw. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
12-16 April is Maha Thingyan, a water festival marking the lead up to Burmese New Year celebration that water is thrown on each other on the streets. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
17 April is a public vacation to celebrate Burma's New Year. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
1 May is May Day, honoring the economic and social achievements of workers. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
6 May is the Full Moon of Kason, the anniversary of the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha, celebrated by watering the Bodhi tree. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
3 July is the Full Moon of Waso, or the beginning of Buddhist Lent. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
19 July is Martyr's Day, commemorating the assassination of Aung San, a revolutionary said to be the father of modern Burma, and several other cabinet members in 1947. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
29 October is the Full Moon of Thadingyut festival, marking the end of Buddhist Lent. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
28 November is the Full Moon of Tazaungmon, marking the end of the rainy season. It also holds religious significance. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
8 December is National Day, the anniversary of university students' strikes in 1920. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
25 December is Christmas Day, a public vacation in Burma. Banks, public offices and some businesses will be closed.
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