Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival

Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival and it’s boat race: the most interesting event due to their unique leg rowing. It is the one and only place in the world that one can see such marvelous act.

Situated in Inle Lake, one of the most dazzling and magical places in Asia. It is held on a grand scale for 18 days, usually falls in October (sometimes in September). Four Buddha Images out of five from Phaung-daw-oo Pagoda are carried on royal barge and conveyed around 14 villages on the Lake. The barge is towed by the boats of leg -rowers and hundreds of boats follow the procession. The large crowds of people gather on the lake-shores to celebrate the occasion. It is really a splendid sight.

Among the dance shows and fun-fairs, the most interesting event of the festival, especially for foreigners, is their boat race – due to their unique leg rowing. It is the one and only place in the world that one can see such marvelous act. This year Phaugdawoo Pagoda festival will begin on 12th October and end on 29th October, 2007. 18th and 29th of October is special recommend for taking photographs.

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