Myanmar's hot air balloon festival returns in November


By AGENCY
The origin of Taunggyi’s hot air balloon festival dates back to 1894. — Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism

Myanmar's renowned hot air balloon festival in Taunggyi will resume this year after being cancelled for three years due to the Covid-19 pandemic, event organisers said recently.

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

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