Myanmar fireworks festival muted as clashes spreadbr br Colorful hot air balloons and fireworks illuminate the night sky in Taunggyi, Myanmar, marking the return of the Tazaungdaing festival after a three-year break. However, fewer people are attending due to ongoing clashes in the country. A local resident, Nu Nu Sein, notes the decreased turnout, saying, "This festival used to be much more crowded in the past.