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Held on the waning of Tazaungmon (usually in late November), this public holiday cel-
ebrates student protests back in 1920, seen as a crucial step on the road to independence.
December
Peak travel season with many visitors heading to the country over the
Christmas-New Year break. Christmas is celebrated by many Christian
Kayin, Kachin and Chin people.
Kayin New Year
On the first waxing moon of Pyatho (which can also happen in January), the Kayin New
Year is considered a national holiday, with Kayin communities (clustered in Insein near
Yangon and Hpa-An) wearing traditional dress.
