Coverage dated April 12, 2025

Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations

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Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year. Millions in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar normally take part in a mix of raucous play with uninhibited splashing of water, an…

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  1. MyNorthwest

    Southeast Asia water festival begins, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations (opens MyNorthwest)

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    BANGKOK (AP) — Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last

  2. KOB 4

    Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    Several Southeast Asian countries are kicking off their annual water festival holiday, an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year. Millions in Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar normally take part in a mix of raucous play with uninhibited splashing of water, an…

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Southeast Asia water festivals begin, but earthquake recovery blunts Myanmar's celebrations - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    BANGKOK (AP) — Several Southeast Asian countries kicked off their annual water festival holiday on Sunday, but in the wake of a devastating earthquake last month, Myanmar is missing out on the fun. The holiday is an occasion for merrymaking during what is usually the hottest time of the year.

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