Satuditha facts for kids

During the full moon day of Tabodwe, people make a special dish called htamanè together. They share it as a satuditha meal.

Satuditha is a special tradition in Burmese culture. It's all about sharing food and drinks for free with everyone. This practice shows how important generosity and giving to others are in Myanmar. It's a way for people to earn good karma or "merit" in their Buddhist beliefs.

What Does Satuditha Mean?

The word Satuditha comes from the Pali language. In Pali, it's catudisā, which means "the four main directions." This name makes sense because people offer free food to anyone who comes, no matter which direction they travel from.

How is Satuditha Celebrated?

People celebrate Satuditha during big festivals in Myanmar. These include Thingyan (the Water Festival), Thadingyut (the Lighting Festival), and Tazaungdaing festival (the Festival of Lights). During these times, people across the country set up special places to give away food.

They prepare and hand out many tasty treats. Some popular foods include mohinga (a noodle soup), mont lone yay baw (sticky rice balls), Thingyan rice, shwe yin aye (a sweet dessert), and mont let saung (another sweet dessert). These are given to people celebrating the festivals or just passing by.

Sometimes, Satuditha events happen with something called Nibban zay. This means "Nirvana market." In a Nibban zay, people in the community collect donations. They gather things like rice, cooking oil, and onions. Then, they give these essential food items to people who need them. It's another way to show kindness and help others.