Htoe Mont has taken a prestigious position in both religious festivals and
non-religious ceremonies. Young people also pay homage to elders, teachers, parents
and grand-parents on high days and holidays such as – Myanmar New Year and Thadingyut
lightning festivals. They bring presents to show their respect. In these occasions,
Htoe Mont and other Myanmar traditional snacks cannot be excluded together with
other offerings such as candles and costumes. In addition, when Myanmar people from
other regions visit Mandalay, it has become a norm to buy Htoe Mont packages and
give their friends, relatives and neighbors as gifts.