Sokkate (29 March 1001 – 11 August 1044) was king of Pagan dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) from 1038 to 1044. The king lost his life in a single combat wit...

Anawrahta Minsaw ( 11 May 1014 – 11 April 1077) was the founder of the Pagan Empire. Considered the father of the Burmese nation, Anawrahta turned a s...

Thingyan is the Burmese New Year festival that usually occurs in middle of April. According to the history, the first Water Festival is Thingyan as it...

Thai New Year or Songkran is the Thai New Year's national holiday. Songkran is on 9 April every year, but the holiday period extends from 14 to 15 Ap...

Kunhsaw Kyaunghpyu ( c. 955–1048) was king of Pagan Dynasty of Burma (Myanmar) from 1001 to 1021. He was the father of Anawrahta, the founder of Pagan...