Jigsaw Puzzle : Burmese Water Festival
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Burmese Water Festival
BURMESE NEW YEAR In Mandalay, during the Water Festival, passers-by are sprayed from bowls, pumps or custom-made squirters Date: 1888
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Media ID 14266667
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1888 Bowls Burmese Custom Festival Mandalay Passers Pumps Regional Made Sprayed Year
Jigsaw Puzzle (400 Pieces)
Experience the vibrant traditions of Burmese culture with our stunning Burmese Water Festival jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse. This captivating puzzle, featuring an iconic image from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you to the lively celebrations of Mandalay during the Water Festival in 1888. Splash into the rich history of this ancient land as you piece together the intricate details of this beautiful scene. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the festival as you connect the puzzle pieces and bring this captivating moment to life. Engage your mind, challenge your problem-solving skills, and create a cherished memory with this exquisite jigsaw puzzle from Media Storehouse.
400 piece puzzles are custom made in the UK and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.5 mm millboard. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 31x47cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most letter box slots
Jigsaw Puzzles are an ideal gift for any occasion
Estimated Product Size is 47.2cm x 31.5cm (18.6" x 12.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Celebrating the Burmese New Year in Mandalay: A Splash of Tradition and Joy (1888) This photograph, taken in 1888, captures the essence of the Burmese Water Festival, a time-honored tradition marking the beginning of the Burmese New Year in Mandalay. The image depicts a bustling street scene filled with laughter, joy, and the refreshing spray of water. Passers-by, dressed in traditional Burmese attire, are engrossed in the playful custom of dousing each other with water from bowls, pumps, and custom-made squirters. The Water Festival, also known as Thingyan, is a regional celebration that transcends generations, bringing together families, friends, and strangers in a shared experience of community and renewal. The water, symbolizing purification and the washing away of the old, is thrown with great enthusiasm and abandon. The smiles on the faces of those being sprayed and those doing the spraying are evidence of the joy and camaraderie that permeates this vibrant celebration. The photograph, taken during the late 19th century, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Burma, now known as Myanmar. This image is a testament to the enduring nature of traditions that have been passed down through generations and continue to be celebrated with fervor and enthusiasm in Mandalay and beyond.
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