{"id":9214,"date":"2026-04-17T20:35:36","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T14:05:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/?p=9214"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:10:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T13:40:47","slug":"the-momentum-of-thingyan-2026-and-political-dynamicst","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/moemaka.net\/eng\/2026\/04\/the-momentum-of-thingyan-2026-and-political-dynamicst\/","title":{"rendered":"The Momentum of Thingyan 2026 and Political Dynamicst"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Myanmar Spring Chronicle \u2013 Scenes from April 16<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

(MoeMaKa), April\u00a017, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Momentum of Thingyan 2026 and Political Dynamicst<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Thingyan period marking the transition from Myanmar Year 1387 to 1388 is now nearing its end. Over the past five years, some years passed quietly due to the COVID-19 pandemic, while during the peak of the Spring Revolution, political mobilization and public support took center stage. During those times, movements such as boycotting Thingyan and observing a \u201cSilent Thingyan\u201d were carried out to demonstrate public opposition to the military regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the five years since the coup, calls were consistently made urging people not to participate in Thingyan celebrations organized by the military junta, out of respect for those who had suffered and lost their lives in protests and armed resistance during the Spring Revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the military regime has attempted to portray a return to normalcy after the coup by actively organizing and promoting large-scale Thingyan festivities. Supporters of the Spring Revolution also called for boycotts of artists who performed at junta-sponsored pavilions. These boycott movements were notably effective between around 2022 and 2024. During those years, widespread conflict in regions such as Upper Myanmar, northern Shan State, Rakhine, Karen, and Karenni States made it practically impossible for many people in those areas to celebrate Thingyan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, in 2026, although fighting continues in some parts of Myanmar and millions remain internally displaced, there are also many who have relocated to cities like Yangon, Mandalay, Taunggyi, and Monywa\u2014particularly those who can afford it or have relatives there\u2014after years of conflict.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s Thingyan has not seen widespread calls for boycotts, and large crowds have been observed participating in celebrations across many cities. Due to fuel shortages and high prices, instead of driving around, many people celebrated what is being called a \u201cwalking Thingyan,\u201d moving around on foot in various locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even in areas controlled by resistance forces, local communities have organized their own Thingyan celebrations within their means, though they remain cautious of the threat of airstrikes. During the Thingyan period itself, the military carried out aerial attacks in some resistance-held areas, including Upper Myanmar, resulting in casualties, including monks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recently, the military regime held an election, and following its results, a parliament convened in early March voted to appoint the coup leader as president. Just two days before Thingyan, the formation of a new government was officially announced. However, due to restrictions, legal manipulations, and limitations on campaigning, anti-dictatorship groups have widely regarded this election as a sham. As a result, most of the public has shown little interest in the newly formed government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nevertheless, this year\u2019s Thingyan has seen widespread images and videos on social media showing large numbers of urban residents celebrating. After nearly five years\u2014since the 2020 Thingyan at the start of COVID\u2014of refraining from celebrations, it is possible that people are finally releasing long-suppressed desires to celebrate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amid rising living costs, forced conscription, unemployment, and the ongoing suffering caused by civil war in many regions, festivals like Thingyan may serve as one of the few outlets for psychological relief.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, some young people fighting in armed resistance groups and anti-junta activists living abroad have expressed concern upon seeing these celebrations, questioning whether public support for the Spring Revolution is declining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the early phase of the revolution, many inside the country believed it would succeed within one or two years. Some even linked everyday actions\u2014such as refusing to celebrate festivals or even delaying COVID vaccinations\u2014to the success of the revolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, as the revolution has stretched into its fourth and fifth years, and as resistance forces have lost control of some territories, the public has increasingly begun to assess the situation more realistically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be concluded that many people have come to accept, through lived experience, that the revolution will be a long-term struggle. While they do not accept the military regime or the government formed through its election, they recognize the need to survive under current conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These realities reflect the actual situation inside the country. People living domestically have grown weary of being judged or lectured by those living abroad, who often offer prescriptive guidance from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, participating in Thingyan celebrations does not mean recognizing or legitimizing the widely unaccepted military regime. Rather, it may indicate that people no longer believe claims that the revolution will succeed overnight, while still continuing to endure and navigate life under difficult circumstances.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Myanmar Spring Chronicle \u2013 Scenes from April 16 (MoeMaKa), April\u00a017, 2026 The Momentum of Thingyan 2026 and Political Dynamicst The Thingyan period marking the transition from Myanmar Year 1387 to 1388 is now nearing its end. Over the past five…<\/p>\n

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