HUNDREDS of people in a village in Hlegu township took part in a grand procession to celebrate Shinbyu, a revered Theravada Buddhist tradition.
About 50 young boys and girls, dressed in regal attire, rode on decorated horses and colourful bullock carts at the procession, embodying the festive spirit of the centuries-old ceremony. With schools closed for summer, Shinbyu ceremonies were being held across the country.
