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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: The mothers of boys being ordained as Buddhist novices pray during the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys who will be ordained as Buddhist novices during a chanting ceremony at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Boys who will be ordained as Buddhist novices at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys who will be ordained as Buddhist novices during a chanting ceremony at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      A boy who will be ordained as Buddhist novice prays during a chanting ceremony at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:   Boys who will be ordained as Buddhist novices during a chanting ceremony at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Thai girls in traditional clothes play on a swing set at Wat Pa Pao. Their brothers are being ordained as Buddhist novices during the Poi Sang Long festival at the temple. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A toy vendor sells inflatible toys at the Wat Pa Pao Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Boys who will be ordained as Buddhist novices at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.         PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy who will be ordained as Buddhist novices at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy who will be ordained as Buddhist novices at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      A man dances of the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy who will be ordained as a Buddhist novice at the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy is carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Thai girls in traditional clothes play on a swing set at Wat Pa Pao. Their brothers are being ordained as Buddhist novices during the Poi Sang Long festival at the temple. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A cymbals player at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Wat Pa Pao. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  A boy who will be ordained as Buddhist novices at the Poi Sang Long Festival in the prayer hall at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys are carried prayer hall of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy who will be ordained as a Buddhist novice at the Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND: A boy is carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:        Boys are carried through the grounds of Wat Pa Pao during the Poi Sang Long festival. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.   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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  • 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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  • 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:  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 man helps 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: 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 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: 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 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 man plays the cymbals 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: A family prays with a Tai boy in an alter in his family's living space 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 Tai boy sits in an alter in his family's living space 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:  A Tai boy sits in an alter in his family's living space 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:  A Tai boy sits in an alter in his family's living space 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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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Musicians perform at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    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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  • 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 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: 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 Tai boy sits in an alter in his family's living space 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: Money donated to a Tai boy being ordained at the Poi Sang Long 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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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Musicians perform at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 APRIL 2013 - CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:      Musicians perform at the Poi Sang Long Festival in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The Poi Sang Long Festival at Wat Pa Pao in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is an annual festival that marks the ordination of boys in the temple as novice monks. Hundreds of people attend the festival, which is marked by the boys wearing garish makeup and being carried through the temple grounds on the shoulders of older men while musicians play drums and cymbals.    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 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: 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:  Family members 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 (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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  • 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:  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 man plays the cymbals 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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  • 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 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:  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:  Boys and their family member attendants in front of the chedi (stupa) 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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  • 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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:  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 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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  • 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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  • 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:  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 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: 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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 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 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 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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