'Tabaung ' ( March ) is the month of Pagoda festivals. It is Spring in this part of the world. pagoda festivals are held for each particular pagoda all over the country including local festivals of paying homage to the Buddha in what are known as ' Sand Stupa Festivals'. These festivals ate traditional Myanmar equivalent of the western fun fairs. Food stalls, toy shops, shops with all kinds of consumer goods, magic shows, puppet shows and dramas all these form part of the festival.