05 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Children in tiger outfits march in a parade for vassa in Bangkok. Vassa, called "phansa" in Thai, marks the beginning of the three months long Buddhist rains retreat when monks and novices stay in the temple for periods of intense meditation. Vassa officially starts July 11 but temples across Bangkok are holding events to mark the holiday all week. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ