A Poem on Thingyan Festival: Maha Thingyan in New Year
This must be the small glutinous rice balls formed
by women on the street of Yangon
in celebration of the Thingyan Festival.
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This a lady's market basket filled with Padauk flower.
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Padauk flowers in the
bloom
Thingyan Festival is
coming soon;
Fragrant water will be
splashed
Affectionate ties are
to be blessed;
Traditional short drums
appear
With amusing style of
Shwe Yoe dancer;
His melodious dance is
so prominent
Making onlookers feel
acquainted;
Eugenia leaves spread
its shoots
Fresh and green are for
strong mood;
Wishing free from all
dangers
Splashing water each
other;
Tagu month is unrivaled
Fantastic moment with
festival;
Auspiciousness is
extended
All can enjoy the
calmness;
Thingyan clear all
angers
Smile appears together;
In pouring Thingyan
water
Old years' defilement
are cleared;
Joyous moods are in
rhythm
Happy, exciting in
Thingyan;
As one of the ancient
cultures
We should conserve it
forever;
Small glutinous rice
dumplings
They keep our hearts
exciting;
Washing hairs of the
aged
Doing merits seasonal
trait;
Good deeds turn out
peaceful minds
They represent tranquil
signs.
Pho Laylone Thaung Ko
Ko
Translation: AK
12 April 2014 The New Light of
Myanmar
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