Buddhist monks washing and playing in the waters of the river Luang Prabang Laos

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Luang Prabang is the Old Royal capital of Laos and has many golden Buddhist temples. In Laos every male becomes a monk at some time in their lives usually just after leaving school and for around three months to complete their education and gain merit but some stay as monks for their whole lives

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Size: 5128px × 3412px
Location: Luang Prabang Laos
Photo credit: © Malcolm McDougall Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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