A Buddhist Celebratory Procession. A Young Man Prepares to take His Vows. Thom Kwan Nak Ceremony, Thailand.

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of great celebration from family and friends. For most Thai men, the question is not whether to become a Buddhist monk, it’s when to become a Buddhist monk. Most will be ordained at some stage in their lives, most often just before marriage, amid scenes of celebration from family and friends.

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Location: Hua Hin Thailand
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