Commemorates the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, from April 13-16.

This resolution commemorates the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, which is celebrated from April 13-16. The festival, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, involves throwing water to symbolize the washing away of sins and bad luck. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of Burmese Americans in New York, particularly in the arts, sciences, and economy, and recognizes the cultural significance of Thingyan.

Commemorates the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, from April 13-16.

This resolution commemorates the Burmese American community's celebration of Thingyan, the Burmese New Year Water Festival, which is celebrated from April 13-16. The festival, inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, involves throwing water to symbolize the washing away of sins and bad luck. The resolution acknowledges the contributions of Burmese Americans in New York, particularly in the arts, sciences, and economy, and recognizes the cultural significance of Thingyan.