Video. Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan
- Updated: 27 October 2026 - 16:57 GMT+1 Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas.
- Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
- Families released paper lanterns over the centuries-old temples, while devotees travelled from across the country to pray, make offerings and take part in the three-day celebrations, held from 25 to 27 October.
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- Updated: 27 October 2026 - 16:57 GMT+1 Hundreds of glowing lanterns floated into the night sky above Bagan's ancient pagodas.
- Thousands gathered to celebrate Thadingyut, Myanmar's Festival of Lights marking the end of Buddhist Lent.
- Families released paper lanterns over the centuries-old temples, while devotees travelled from across the country to pray, make offerings and take part in the three-day celebrations, held from 25 to 27 October.
Sources: Euronews