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Pyatho, or the month of January, is the time during which the Royal Equestrian festivals are celebrated in the land of Myanmar. The concept of organizing Equestrian festivals was actually introduced by the members of the Royal family in erstwhile Burma. The end of Royal reign saw Pyatho festival too losing its eminence among the popular Burmese celebrations. However, more recently efforts are being made in Burma to revive Pyatho festival comprising of Royal Equestrian celebrations.
Initially, these festivals used to be organized at the Royal Palace grounds. The opening ceremony of such equestrian festivals had a class of their own. It is also believed that such festivals were organized not only for the sake of competition but to find out the real warriors of the nation who could defend their motherland from intruders.
The Government as well as the local people of Burma is known to celebrate their much esteemed Independence Day on 4th of January every year. This tradition came into practice way back in the year 1948. During this festival the entire country is lit up with crackers and various forms of decoration. Pyatho does not come with rains, making this festive occasion a popular one for all sections of the Burmese society.
The famous Ananda Pagoda festival is also scheduled in this month every year. During this festival, people from the surrounding villages flock to the Bagan. The most commonly available means of transportation available with them is the Bullock Cart. People are also known o stay overnight with their bullock carts accompanying them. During this time of the year, people fill the containers with a variety of produced crops and are known to put these as offerings to some one thousand Monks. In the north western side of this Pagoda, a large number of stalls can be seen with a display of products which are ready for sell. The major products that are displayed here are baskets made from cane, pillows, mattresses, glazed earthen wares and many more.
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