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Waso Chinlone Festival: Traditional Burmese Football and Rituals
The Waso Chinlone Festival is Myanmar’s annual celebration of chinlone, a graceful non-contact ball game tied to Buddhist observances in the month of Waso (usually July). Held in Mandalay at the Mahamuni temple complex, teams perform choreographed routines with a handwoven rattan ball; winners are chosen for style rather than points. Read practical advice on timing, dress code, and how to plan a visit.
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