It's on again - Myanmar's well-known hot air balloon festival to resume after three-year halt


Myanmar's renowned hot air balloon festival in Taunggyi, Shan state will resume in November this year. - Vietnam News/ANN

YANGON (Vietnam News/ANN): Myanmar's renowned hot air balloon festival in Taunggyi, Shan state will resume this year after being suspended for three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, organisers have confirmed.

This year's festival will take place on November 21-27 at the Awaiyar hot air balloon square in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan state.

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