In pics: Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar
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People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2026. The Thingyan water festival is a popular celebration in Myanmar, marking the Myanmar New Year and lasting 4 to 5 days. This year's festival started from April 13. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

A child plays with a toy water gun during the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2026. The Thingyan water festival is a popular celebration in Myanmar, marking the Myanmar New Year and lasting 4 to 5 days. This year's festival started from April 13. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2026. The Thingyan water festival is a popular celebration in Myanmar, marking the Myanmar New Year and lasting 4 to 5 days. This year's festival started from April 13. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2026. The Thingyan water festival is a popular celebration in Myanmar, marking the Myanmar New Year and lasting 4 to 5 days. This year's festival started from April 13. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)

People take part in celebrations of the Thingyan water festival in Yangon, Myanmar, April 13, 2026. The Thingyan water festival is a popular celebration in Myanmar, marking the Myanmar New Year and lasting 4 to 5 days. This year's festival started from April 13. (Xinhua/Myo Kyaw Soe)