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Thailand, Chiang Mai, Poi Sang Long is the ordination ceremony for Shan boys to become novice Buddhist monks in Thailand. It is expected that every male will ordain as a monk at least once in his life. The entire ceremony last 3-4 days and relates directly to the life story of the Buddha who was once a prince in northern India and rejected his privileged royal lifestyle in favour of a humble existence seeking only inner enlightenment. After their heads are shaved the boys become crystal sons dressed only in white. This is followed by a period of 3 days when they dress elaborately and lavishly like the princes of old India. During that time they are pandered and catered to in the style of a prince. They are even carried about on the shoulders of family or friends so that their feet do not touch the ground.
Photo Martin F. Johnston / Eye Ubiquitous
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© Marty Johnston / Eye Ubiquitous
Date
26 mars 2011
Crédit
Photo12/Eye Ubiquitous
Notre référence
UQS14A00_262
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
51,4Mo (12,5Mo) / 29,2cm x 44,0cm / 3454 x 5200 (300dpi)