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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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1888 Bowls Burmese Custom Festival Mandalay Passers Pumps Regional Made Sprayed Year
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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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