Myanmar: Taunggyi Balloon Festival

Myanmar’s Taunggyi Balloon Festival is a dazzling spectacle that lights up the night skies of the Shan State. Held annually during the Tazaungdaing festival, usually in November, it is one of the country’s most celebrated events. The festival features enormous hot air balloons adorned with lanterns and fireworks. These colourful creations fill the sky in a mesmerizing display of lights and sound, drawing crowds from far and wide. It is a time of joy, excitement and community spirit, marking the culmination of Myanmar’s festival season with unforgettable memories.