Festivities at the Thingyan Water Festival in Yangon

In Yangon, Myanmar, on April 13, 2026, locals join in the joyous Thingyan water festival, which is a traditional celebration welcoming the Myanmar New Year, spanning four to five days. This year's events kicked off on April 13. (Xinhua via NationPress)

In Yangon, Myanmar, on April 13, 2026, locals join in the joyous Thingyan water festival, which is a traditional celebration welcoming the Myanmar New Year, spanning four to five days. This year's events kicked off on April 13. (Xinhua via NationPress)

In Yangon, Myanmar, on April 13, 2026, locals join in the joyous Thingyan water festival, which is a traditional celebration welcoming the Myanmar New Year, spanning four to five days. This year's events kicked off on April 13. (Xinhua via NationPress)

In Yangon, Myanmar, on April 13, 2026, locals join in the joyous Thingyan water festival, which is a traditional celebration welcoming the Myanmar New Year, spanning four to five days. This year's events kicked off on April 13. (Xinhua via NationPress)

In Yangon, Myanmar, on April 13, 2026, a young child delights in playing with a toy water gun amidst the Thingyan water festival, a festive occasion celebrated throughout Myanmar that ushers in the New Year and usually lasts four to five days. The festival commenced on April 13 of this year. (Xinhua via NationPress)

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