The Hpaung Daw U Pagoda festival is an 18-day event that takes place on Inle Lake in Myanmar’s Southern Shan State. It is the most anticipated event of the year, attracting tourists and pilgrims who come to see the five Buddha images enshrined in the pagoda. Four of the Buddha images are taken on a tour of the 14 villages around the lake, accompanied by rowing competitions, Shan dances, and martial arts displays. The tour is conducted in a royal barge which is propelled by Inle Lake leg-rowers across the waters. It is a time of great celebration and joy for the local people, who look forward to the festival each year. The Hpaung Daw U Pagoda festival is a cultural extravaganza that showcases the rich history and traditions of the region, and is a must-see for anyone visiting Myanmar.