Mingalabar and Warmly Welcome from Hotel by the Red Canal,

May I kindly explain about our “Thingyan –Water Festival”. Thingyan, Myanmar Water Festival, takes place toward the end of the hot, dry season and ushers in the Myanmar New Year. This festival is also celebrated in neighboring Theravada Buddhist countries; Songkran in Thailand and Laos, Chaul Chnam Thmey in Cambodia.

The festival lasts three or five days. Standing on bamboo stages erected along the streets, people splash water on passersby. Powerful water pipes douse people driving by in jeeps and trucks.Children use water pistols to drench their friends, relatives, and anyone else in range – only monks and the elderly are safe. The water symbolizes the washing away of the previous year’s bad luck and sins. On New Year’s Day itself, all the water-throwing ends. This day is celebrated by releasing captive fish and birds as acts of merit, and special feasts are held for monks.

We would like to announce for the transportation and limousine services inconveniences during “Thingyan_Water Festival”. Everyone is enjoying and there can be difficult to find out transportations services/taxi services and traffic will happen this time.

Alert for your Safety

When you visit around the town please keep close your car wind shield mirror and leave your passports and important documents at hotel safety box or safety place. Pickpockets might be everywhere during these period. Please take care well yourself to be safety.

Beware of health hazard

Parents should ensure that their children consume food and drinks that are safe, clean and freshly cooked.

Especially, people with weak immune systems should avoid participating in water activities or going to crowded places.

According to dermatologists at skincare centres, the number of patients with sun-related skin conditions usually increases during this season as the temperature rises.

People are urged to use an umbrella when walking during the day, or wear a hat with a large brim.

Myanmar’s traditional thanaka cosmetic paste can also provide a measure of protection against the sun.

We hope that you were able to enjoy your holiday with us.