Myanmar revellers cautiously return to Thingyan festivities after years of boycott

Myanmar revellers are cautiously returning to Thingyan festivities after years of boycott, following the 2021 coup that led to muted public participation in the past. The return to celebrations indicates a potential shift in public sentiment, but the situation remains sensitive. The 2021 coup had led to widespread boycotts of public events, including the Thingyan festivities. Now, people are slowly returning to participate in these events, marking a cautious return to normalcy.