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Noviciation Ceremony Nampan Inle Photo by Iphone 7 plus!

Novication ceremony is essential baptism ceremony for Buddhists in Myanmar start from the age of about 6 years old onwards. In this photo, you may notice nobody is sitting on the horse in front however people still hold long umbrellas to protect against sun because they strongly believe that there is a Spirit that they worship sit on the back of the horse. You many notice aslo child wore like king and he will be shaved when he reach monastery.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2018
Date Uploaded: 10.2020
Photo Location: Nampan Inle (Southern Shan State), Myanmar
Camera: iPhone 7 Plus
Copyright: © Thomas Lynn