Shwe Inn Tha’s guidebook
Festival & boat race
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The Phaungdawoo Pagoda is one of the most recognized shrines in Myanmar. In fact, it is the most sacred pagoda in the whole southern Shan State. It is found in Inle Lake, in the main boat landing in Ywama. The name 'Phaungdawoo' means ‘front of the raft’ in Burmese. The Phaungdawoo is home to five Buddha images, which were said to be donated by King Alaung Sithu. The pagoda was built for the purpose of keeping these Buddha images. A small entrance fee applies. Location: Ywama Village, Inle Lake.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is the most anticipated and significant religious event in Inle Lake, it can be considered as an attraction in its own right.The 18-day event includes a grand procession of Buddha images , a boat race and other activities. Four of the five Buddha images in the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda are transported on a royal barge which is pulled by big Inle traditional boats.The festival is generally held in September or October ,depending on Myanmar calender.
Phaung Daw Oo Paya Pagoda, Ywama Village
The Phaungdawoo Pagoda is one of the most recognized shrines in Myanmar. In fact, it is the most sacred pagoda in the whole southern Shan State. It is found in Inle Lake, in the main boat landing in Ywama. The name 'Phaungdawoo' means ‘front of the raft’ in Burmese. The Phaungdawoo is home to five Buddha images, which were said to be donated by King Alaung Sithu. The pagoda was built for the purpose of keeping these Buddha images. A small entrance fee applies. Location: Ywama Village, Inle Lake.
Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is the most anticipated and significant religious event in Inle Lake, it can be considered as an attraction in its own right.The 18-day event includes a grand procession of Buddha images , a boat race and other activities. Four of the five Buddha images in the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda are transported on a royal barge which is pulled by big Inle traditional boats.The festival is generally held in September or October ,depending on Myanmar calender.