Thailand's traditional 'Poy Sang Long' ceremony
Edited By WION Video Desk
Published: Apr 11, 2025, 17:25 IST | Updated: Apr 11, 2025, 17:25 IST
Dresses In flowers and makeup scores of boys paraded in the traditional Poy Sang Long ceremony around a temple in northern Thailand after having their heads shaved. Now this marks a symbolic start to the centuries-old Shan monkwood ordination to become Buddhist noviceses. We leave you with these images.
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