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Shan boys in a village in northern Thailand participate in a three-day rite of passage ceremony to become novice monks.

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Collection: Asia-Pacific Rim, Cultural Traditions, Religion, Southeast Asia
Tags: APAC, asia, Asia-Pacific Rim, buddhism, children, cultural tradition, festival, monk, religion, rite of passage, southeast asia, thailand, traditional dress
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