If you are interested in knowing the culture of different countries then you are going to have a great time in Myanmar. The beautiful country is well known for its rich cultural heritage. In different times in an year different festivals are held in this country. some of these festivals are celebrated with joy and gusto by the entire country while some of the festivals are regional festivals. But the people of Myanmar celebrate these festivals with equal joy and gusto. If you are planning to visit Myanmar somewhere in near future make sure you be there during at least one festival. It is truly an experience to remember.
If you are planning to visit Myanmar somewhere between the month of February and March then you will be in at the right time to take part in the famous Htamane festival. This festival is also known as the festival of sticky rice. This festival is celebrated throughout country. In this festival sticky rice is prepared as a ritual. This sticky rice dish is made of sticky rice and sesame seed. To prepare this dish a large pan is required along with four small baskets of sticky rice. Twenty coconuts a small basket of peanut and sesame seeds, oil ginger and salt is required. Preparation of Htamane is not very easy. It is indeed an elaborate process. First of all the sticky rice is soaked in water overnight. On the next day the small pieces of coconuts as well as other ingredients are fried. These ingredients are then poured over the soaked sticky rice in a pan. Then the rice is stirred until it is cooked. Once the delicious dish is prepared it is offered to the Buddha in the Pagodas. After that it is given away for free to all the visitors to the Pagoda.
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