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Glow With The Lights (Festival of Light)

2008.10.17

I passed by my grandma’s house and saw this bunch of candles being lighted in front of a house… I suddenly stopped my car, grabbed my camera and created this shot…

A tree on the Strand Road (Kanna Lann) decorated with electric bulks of assorted colors… Seems so gorgeous in my eyes…

These Chinese-style lanterns used to be a typical kind of decoration during the festival of light. Now, people rarely have such things in front of their households…

You might wanna know where I found these lanterns… Burmese friend would know it definitely. It’s nowhere but in front of famous, SHWE PU ZUN Confectionary, Yangon...

Dear Friends:

THADINGYUT, the festival of LIGHT, just passed by. I'm still in festive mood somehow. I've just finished my vegetation Sabbath which I have kept for the past 3 months. So once again, I am sharing some beautiful shots I grabbed on the full moon day of THADINGYUT, 14th OCT 2008. I was so happy to have these shots since people nowadays rarely celebrate the festival of light. When I was young, I used to see every household having colorful bulks lighten up or at least some candle lights (for those who could not afford to purchase expensive electrical bulks). Entering so called new era of technological advancement, people pay less attention to these traditional customs. New generation youngsters do not even know the reason of celebrating the festival of light. I spent 2 hours driving around the city to have these colorful lights. Dear friends, it's time to free your mind and let's glow with the light… Have a splendid weekend!!!

Credits: In dedication to my parents for giving LIGHTS throughout my life…

35 Comments

great set you got there!love the first one!

akmalismail · 2008-10-17: 22:29

i like those bunch of candles being lighted....
After,Full moon day of Tha Din Gyut...May all of you good luck")

Mting · 2008-10-17: 22:31

beautiful lights !!! very colourful !!!
;-)

sistatitoune · 2008-10-17: 23:38

Wonderful lights!

jet28 · 2008-10-18: 03:04

wonderful 'candles in the wind', 'tree of enlightenment', 'corridors of hope' & 'warmth of parental love' ~ a fitting tribute for your loving parent and siblings. great warm shots. just can't refuse to share the title ideas... hahaha... don't get mad, bro.

asiamack · 2008-10-18: 03:31

great lights! my fav # 1

mimax2 · 2008-10-18: 04:26

Very nice light..lucky you

Saeedeh · 2008-10-18: 05:47

Very festive. I love the bright colors and the atmosphere.

leocheung · 2008-10-18: 07:22

Great mood :))

KC727 · 2008-10-18: 07:57

What a great tradition, thanks for sharing it with us. May light also continue to shine on your life!

DancingDolphin · 2008-10-18: 11:33

I love the lantern shot in no 3. Gorgeous colours and perspective.

Lynda · 2008-10-18: 11:57

Nice shots! My favorite is #3; I like that one because all the lights just fall in line through the center of the photo

VanLe · 2008-10-18: 12:50

very nice set!

tomie · 2008-10-18: 16:17

the shots are so fantanstic, bro !!! it also reflects the time of our childhood in dawei because we used to hang lanterns, lighted candles and electric candles in every house. But, its really rare to find now, right ? :P why dun u go back to dawei for celebration of
"tha bate myaw pwe`" . ha ha :D

thanlwinhero · 2008-10-18: 23:13

Wonderfull set! :)

Nayah · 2008-10-19: 03:52

Nice post, interesting as always. Its too bad that people are losing touch with traditions. I like #1, pretty candle shot.

etodd80 · 2008-10-19: 11:25

I like the shot no. 1 of candles burning.

Clicker · 2008-10-19: 12:44

beauitful.

OILBASE · 2008-10-19: 14:10

such a romantic festival..:)

smilingranbow · 2008-10-19: 18:20

Superb! Awaiting your upcoming shoots at Ta Saungdaing Festival.

Good luck for all.

nesay07 · 2008-10-19: 21:14

Oh how nice and you posted on my birthday, so my birthday candles mean more now.
Like your credits quote too, nice you appreciate old traditions from childhood.

MUMMoira · 2008-10-20: 11:30

BEAUTIFUL!!! So Great set here. Beautiful, great shots! Cool #2 & 3.

emptydb · 2008-10-20: 17:28

splendour
#4 perspective and colours

Fleee · 2008-10-21: 00:09

realy beautyful :) i love #1

timmes · 2008-10-21: 02:41

such a meaningful post and I wish I was there to celebrate this festival. Thanks for sharing. I have learned so much about your country through your photography. Keep it up!

emmetan · 2008-10-21: 07:33