STARTING from 16 October, a hot-air balloon company began offering services to both local and international tourists in the Bagan region, showcasing Myanmar’s ancient cultural heritage, including pagodas, temples, statues, and the region’s natural beauty.
Each year, following the Thadingyut Full Moon Day, hot-air balloon companies provide these services, with the fare set at around K600,000 per person.
STARTING from 16 October, a hot-air balloon company began offering services to both local and international tourists in the Bagan region, showcasing Myanmar’s ancient cultural heritage, including pagodas, temples, statues, and the region’s natural beauty.
Each year, following the Thadingyut Full Moon Day, hot-air balloon companies provide these services, with the fare set at around K600,000 per person.
However, the tourism season in 2021 was suspended due to the global pandemic. In 2022, with resumption of tourism activities, both domestic and international visitors returned to Myanmar’s top destinations, including the beaches, pagodas, and temples.
Bagan saw an increase in tourist arrival numbers during the 2023 Thadingyut Festival, and the balloon rides proved particularly popular again during the 2024 festival.
Balloon operators offer convenient services, picking up passengers from their hotels and serving refreshments like coffee, tea, cookies, and snacks before the flight. The hot-air balloon ride lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. Upon landing, passengers are treated to cold drinks, wine, and banana cake and other snacks before being transported back to their hotels.
Balloons usually launch from Bagan Amazing Golf Club and the hotel zone, making the ride a favourite among both foreign and local tourists, particularly those from Asian countries.
There are currently four hot-air balloon companies providing these services in Bagan, operating from October (starting with the Thadingyut festival) until the first week of April. Additionally, a skydiving company started offering services from 16 October.
Tourists flying over Bagan can enjoy a stunning aerial view of the 3,822 pagodas, temples, and statues, along with the scenic Ayeyawady River, contributing to the promotion of the region’s tourism sector. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/TKO
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
STARTING from 16 October, a hot-air balloon company began offering services to both local and international tourists in the Bagan region, showcasing Myanmar’s ancient cultural heritage, including pagodas, temples, statues, and the region’s natural beauty.
Each year, following the Thadingyut Full Moon Day, hot-air balloon companies provide these services, with the fare set at around K600,000 per person.
However, the tourism season in 2021 was suspended due to the global pandemic. In 2022, with resumption of tourism activities, both domestic and international visitors returned to Myanmar’s top destinations, including the beaches, pagodas, and temples.
Bagan saw an increase in tourist arrival numbers during the 2023 Thadingyut Festival, and the balloon rides proved particularly popular again during the 2024 festival.
Balloon operators offer convenient services, picking up passengers from their hotels and serving refreshments like coffee, tea, cookies, and snacks before the flight. The hot-air balloon ride lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. Upon landing, passengers are treated to cold drinks, wine, and banana cake and other snacks before being transported back to their hotels.
Balloons usually launch from Bagan Amazing Golf Club and the hotel zone, making the ride a favourite among both foreign and local tourists, particularly those from Asian countries.
There are currently four hot-air balloon companies providing these services in Bagan, operating from October (starting with the Thadingyut festival) until the first week of April. Additionally, a skydiving company started offering services from 16 October.
Tourists flying over Bagan can enjoy a stunning aerial view of the 3,822 pagodas, temples, and statues, along with the scenic Ayeyawady River, contributing to the promotion of the region’s tourism sector. — Nyein Thu (MNA)/TKO
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
Durga Puja festival
Source- MRTV
Durga Puja festival
Source- MRTV
THE celebration for the International Day of Older Persons took place yesterday morning at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw.
During the event, the Union Minister shared that, according to the 2019 Interim Census, the population of senior citizens aged 60 and above in Myanmar was approximately 5.2 million. This number is projected to increase to over 6.5 million by 2024, based on estimates from the Department of Population.
THE celebration for the International Day of Older Persons took place yesterday morning at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw.
During the event, the Union Minister shared that, according to the 2019 Interim Census, the population of senior citizens aged 60 and above in Myanmar was approximately 5.2 million. This number is projected to increase to over 6.5 million by 2024, based on estimates from the Department of Population.
The Union minister emphasized the need for comprehensive healthcare, support, and social services for older adults, both in Myanmar and globally. The theme for this year’s 26th International Day of Older Persons is “Fostering the Dignity of Older Persons Through Inclusive Care Worldwide”.
The Myanmar National Committee for Older Persons, established in 2017, continues to implement initiatives to protect the rights and welfare of older people. A national social pension scheme, introduced in 2017 aims to provide financial security for seniors. For the 2024-2025 financial year, the scheme is planning to distribute pensions to 110,796 elderly individuals aged 85 and above. As part of the celebrations, Myanmar will continue its tradition of honouring the oldest living grandparents in each state and region with a cash reward of K1 million each.
Additionally, a documentary on the welfare and rights of older people was screened during the event. The Union minister, deputy ministers, and committee members for elder care also donated essential goods, medicines, and monetary giftsto senior citizens. — MNA/KZL
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar
THE celebration for the International Day of Older Persons took place yesterday morning at the Ministry of Social Welfare, Relief, and Resettlement in Nay Pyi Taw.
During the event, the Union Minister shared that, according to the 2019 Interim Census, the population of senior citizens aged 60 and above in Myanmar was approximately 5.2 million. This number is projected to increase to over 6.5 million by 2024, based on estimates from the Department of Population.
The Union minister emphasized the need for comprehensive healthcare, support, and social services for older adults, both in Myanmar and globally. The theme for this year’s 26th International Day of Older Persons is “Fostering the Dignity of Older Persons Through Inclusive Care Worldwide”.
The Myanmar National Committee for Older Persons, established in 2017, continues to implement initiatives to protect the rights and welfare of older people. A national social pension scheme, introduced in 2017 aims to provide financial security for seniors. For the 2024-2025 financial year, the scheme is planning to distribute pensions to 110,796 elderly individuals aged 85 and above. As part of the celebrations, Myanmar will continue its tradition of honouring the oldest living grandparents in each state and region with a cash reward of K1 million each.
Additionally, a documentary on the welfare and rights of older people was screened during the event. The Union minister, deputy ministers, and committee members for elder care also donated essential goods, medicines, and monetary giftsto senior citizens. — MNA/KZL
Source- The Global New Light Of Myanmar