Myanmar: spectacular lantern festival lights up ancient temples in Bagan

EuroNews27 October 2026, 15:57 UTCMyanmar

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.

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