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Why is this tranquil pagoda we stand before known as the “Golden Fowl Run”? Shwe Kyet Yet Pagoda, perched serenely by the Irrawaddy River, echoes with a curious legend. The name, you see, commemorates a fascinating chapter in Buddha’s many lives. Long ago, during a previous incarnation, Buddha graced the earth as a golden fowl. This pagoda, with its glistening roof and serene aura, is believed to stand on the very ground where this magnificent bird once roamed. But Shwe Kyet Yet Pagoda’s story doesn’t end there. Each year, towards the end of August and the beginning of September, a vibrant festival explodes in life along the riverbanks. Villagers from the surrounding areas gather in front of Shwe Kyet Kya, the pagoda’s twin across the river. Their joyful celebration involves a captivating procession of river boats, all adorned in bright colours. This festival is their heartfelt way of expressing gratitude to Buddha. As you soak in the tranquillity of Shwe Kyet Yet, imagine the river alive with festivity, a testament to the enduring power of faith and the captivating stories woven into the fabric of this sacred land.

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