Officially titled Shwedagon Zedi Daw is 99m high, gold covered, pagoda in Yangoon. It’s the most sacred site for Myanmar buddhists
Sweeping the grounds of Shwedagon
Pouring holy water over the Buddha statue nine times and praying for safety
Top of the stupa is encrusted with 5448 diamonds, 2317 rubies, sapphires and other gems, 1065 golden bells and at the very top, a single 76-carat (15g) diamond.
Lightning candles
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