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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns to so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns to so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks and novices go out on their alms gathering rounds in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Most Burmese males become monks for at least a short period in their lives, sometimes more often than once. There are more than 500,000 monks and novices in Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Women tend the green space at the entrance to Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar. Tachileik and the "Golden Triangle" are famous for being the center of the opium trade. The Golden Triangle is the area where Myanmar (Burma), Thailand and Laos meet.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns to so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist  nuns go out on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns to so to escape poverty or abuse.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks and novices go out on their alms gathering rounds in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Most Burmese males become monks for at least a short period in their lives, sometimes more often than once. There are more than 500,000 monks and novices in Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks and novices go out on their alms gathering rounds in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Most Burmese males become monks for at least a short period in their lives, sometimes more often than once. There are more than 500,000 monks and novices in Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks and novices go out on their alms gathering rounds in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Most Burmese males become monks for at least a short period in their lives, sometimes more often than once. There are more than 500,000 monks and novices in Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: Buddhist monks and novices go out on their alms gathering rounds in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). Most Burmese males become monks for at least a short period in their lives, sometimes more often than once. There are more than 500,000 monks and novices in Burma.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: A man repairs bicycles in his shop in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: A man repairs bicycles in his shop in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 APRIL 2014 - TACHILEIK, SHAN STATE, MYANMAR: A Buddhist monk walks past Buddhist  nuns on their alms rounds in the morning in Tachileik, Shan State, Myanmar (Burma). There are about 75,000 Burmese women living as nuns, sometimes called "Bhikkhuni" although the term has fallen out of favor since Bhikkhuni are no longer ordained. Many of the women who become nuns do so to escape poverty or abuse.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A man plays a traditional Shan drum during a parade of novice monks on the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A man plays a traditional Shan drum during a parade of novice monks on the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Tai (Shan) Burmese walk in a procession during the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai (Shan) Burmese walk in a procession during the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai (Shan) man prays in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao during the ordination of boys on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai (Shan) Burmese walk in a procession during the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A Tai (Shan) woman with a Burmese flag on her cheek at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A Tai (Shan) man prays at Wat Phra Singh during the Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Monks help boys get into their monks' robes during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Boys being ordained novice monks pray during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A layperson ties a string on the wrist of a Buddhist novice, a traditional Buddhist way of making merit, during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women lead a parade of Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice is carried around Wat Phra Singh during the Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival wait for the ordination ceremony to start. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A woman donates money to a boy being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A newly ordained Buddhist novice sits with his alms bowl at the small family alter he had during the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Newly ordained Buddhist novices leave the "viharn," or prayer hall, after their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Family members make merit by presenting alms to boys ordained as Buddhist novices after the boys' ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Family members make merit by presenting alms to boys ordained as Buddhist novices after the boys' ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Family members make merit by presenting alms to boys ordained as Buddhist novices after the boys' ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Newly ordained Buddhist novices after their first chanting service as monks during their ordination ceremony on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Family members in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao during the ordination of the boys on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Newly ordained Buddhist novices participate in their first chanting service as monks during their ordination ceremony on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy in his monk's robes sits on the floor while other boys put their robes on during the ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Family members help boys scrub off their make up during the ordination of the boys on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The boys spend the first two days of the ceremony dressed as royalty in ornate outfits before getting into the austere monks' robes. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy just ordained as a Buddhist novice has his picture taken by a family member on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Family members help boys scrub off their make up during the ordination of the boys on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The boys spend the first two days of the ceremony dressed as royalty in ornate outfits before getting into the austere monks' robes. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Monks help boys get into their monks' robes during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Monks help boys get into their monks' robes during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Monks help boys get into their monks' robes during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys put their monks' robes on for the first time during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a novice monk prays in front of a senior monk during the boy's ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Boys being ordained novice monks pray during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys pray with their monk's robes during their ordination on the last day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade around Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women get the boys in their family ready to be ordained as Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women get the boys in their family ready to be ordained as Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice jokes with his sister after lunch during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice jokes with his sister after lunch during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A Tai Yai boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice prays with members of his family during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Buddhist novice prays with a member of his family during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Buddhist monks ride in a the back of a pickup truck in the parade during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Men carry a gong that announces the arrival of a parade of Buddhist novices in Chiang Mai during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Men carry a gong that announces the arrival of a parade of Buddhist novices in Chiang Mai during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist novices parade through the streets of Chiang Mai with their families during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women march in a parade for boys being ordained as Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai woman dressed as a pea fowl, the national symbol of Myanmar (Burma) during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai woman dressed as a pea fowl, the national symbol of Myanmar (Burma) during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A traditional Tai Yai dance with a deer during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai boys being ordained as Buddhist monks watch a folklore show during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women lead a parade of Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A Tai Yai woman with a Burmese flag decal on her cheek carries flower buds to throw to boys being ordained as Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Tai Yai women carry money trees with donations while they lead a parade of Buddhist novices during the second day of the three day long Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice prays at Wat Phra Singh during the Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice is carried around Wat Phra Singh during the Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A man plays drums and dances during the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice is carried around Wat Phra Singh during the Poi Song Long Festival in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival in a parade through Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival wait for the ordination ceremony to start. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival wait for the ordination ceremony to start. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys being ordained at the Poi Sang Long Festival wait for the ordination ceremony to start. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A Tai boy at Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long Festival. Friends and family will visit him and pray with him before the ordination ceremony. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Men help a boy get into his ceremonial outfit for the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice dances during the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The boys ride on men's shoulders during the festival because their feet aren't allowed to touch the ground. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice dances during the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The boys ride on men's shoulders during the festival because their feet aren't allowed to touch the ground. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Boys being ordained as Buddhist novices eat their lunch at the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy sleeps in his family's quarters at Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long Festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy sleeps in his family's quarters at Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long Festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Men help a boy get into his ceremonial outfit for the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice dances during the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The boys ride on men's shoulders during the festival because their feet aren't allowed to touch the ground. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained as a Buddhist novice dances during the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The boys ride on men's shoulders during the festival because their feet aren't allowed to touch the ground. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy being ordained (right) takes a break with a family member at the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A woman sets up a boy's alter for the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival (also called Poy Sang Long) is an ordination ceremony for Tai (also and commonly called Shan, though they prefer Tai) boys in the Shan State of Myanmar (Burma) and in Shan communities in western Thailand. Most Tai boys go into the monastery as novice monks at some point between the ages of seven and fourteen. This year seven boys were ordained at the Poi Sang Long ceremony at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. Poy Song Long is Tai (Shan) for "Festival of the Jewel (or Crystal) Sons.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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