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Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Hot-Air Balloon Festival

The Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Hot-Air Balloon Festival is an annual traditional seven-day event held in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, Myanmar. Scheduled from November 18 to 24, 2026, it features daytime and nighttime hot-air balloon competitions, a competition for weaving Mathothingan robes, and a citywide Maha Kathina festival.

Date
Nov 18-24, 2026
Location
Taunggyi
Status
Upcoming
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Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Hot-Air Balloon Festival

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Highlights

  • Daytime and nighttime hot-air balloon competitions
  • Mathothingan robe weaving competition
  • Citywide Maha Kathina festival
  • Nighttime illuminated float procession competition
This annual traditional festival in Taunggyi, the capital of Shan State, is provisionally scheduled to take place from November 18 to 24, 2026. This period includes the full moon day of Tazaungmone, with an awards ceremony planned for November 25. While these dates were set by the Shan State Government, they are considered provisional and may be extended if the number of participating hot-air balloons increases.

The festival's main attractions include lively daytime and nighttime hot-air balloon competitions, a competition focused on weaving Mathothingan robes, a citywide Maha Kathina festival, and a nighttime illuminated float procession competition. The event has seen significant public interest, attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors since its resumption after a three-year suspension post-2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Authorities anticipate a particularly vibrant festival in 2026, with an expected increase in the number of participating nighttime large-balloon teams. The government offers support to teams, providing pyrotechnic materials and financial assistance for daytime balloons, though some smaller teams are experiencing financial challenges due to rising costs.

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