Maehongson may not place much emphasis on any festival in particular because its population is made up of numerous hill-tribes that place significance in different festivals.
Traditionally held around 25 – 29 March each year (Myanmar Travel, 2010) , the “Kae Htoe Boe” festival is where the Padaungs celebrate their creator god with the traditional Pwai dance, consult chicken bones for a forecast of the next year (Manna, 1902) , and make wishes for the “fertility and prosperity of the whole community” (Chiangdao.com, 2011) . Having a good harvest year after year is very important to the Padaung, who survive on agricultural lifestyles apart from tourism. (Graceffo, 2008)
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