Originally posted by the Voice of America. Voice of America content is produced by the Voice of America, a United States federal government-sponsored entity, and is in the public domain. Burmese Water Festival The Water Festival is Burma's New Year's celebration. The throwing of water symbolizes a show of blessings and good wishes and usually occurs on the third day of the festival. __________________________________________________________________ [1]http://www.voanews.com/media/photogallery/burmese-water-festival/189 5352.html References 1. http://www.voanews.com/media/photogallery/burmese-water-festival/1895352.html