Novice monks splashing about in the river Nam Khan Luang Prabang Laos

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Every male in Laos becomes a monk at some stage in their lives usually just after finishing school generally for a few months sometimes for life. They have their heads shaved, wear saffron robes and live within a temple's grounds

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Size: 5128px × 3395px
Location: Luang Prabang Laos
Photo credit: © Malcolm McDougall Photography / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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