The Tazaungdaing Festival, a buddhist celebration in Myanmar, is held on the full moon day of Tazaungmoon and marks the end of the rainy season. In the city of Taunggyi, the festival is celebrated with a huge fair, with traditional food and carnival rides. It becomes spectacular when the hot air balloons rise into the dark sky of the night, decorated with hundreds of candles.
Photos by Rolf, taken in Taunggyi on November 3rd, 2014.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
Tazaungdiang, the Festival of Lights in the city of Taunggyi, Myanmar.
I just wanted to tell you guys how much I thoroughly enjoy your posts. You are doing such a wonderful job with the photos and your words. I am so happy that we can share this amazing experience with you. I look forward to enjoying the rest of your adventures. Thank you.
Thank you so much Sophie for your words, that encourages us to continue this work. Rolf