The “Pway Lu-Phaing” or fire rocket festival is celebrated during the months of April to July. The aim is to bring good rains during the planting season. Pa-oh people believe that the rockets will help the clouds make rain. It also shows the unity and friendship amongst the people of different villages as they gather together for one week. “Pway” means festival, “Lue” means donation and “Phaing” means “throw away that is mean to remove ours sins". The size of rocket depends on the village headman. The largest rockets can contain up to 20 kilograms of gunpowder and they can travel over about 5-6 miles. The rocket used to be made from bamboo but nowadays iron is used. Before the rocket is fired, it is carried on someone's shoulder around the local temple one time.
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