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Pa-O Novitation Ceremony

Kyauk Ta Lone village is situated in the remote area of Shan State, Myanmar where Pa-O tribe live. This photo was taken during the novitation ceremony. Well dressed novices( to-be) on the horse back and marched around the village before going to the monastery to shave their head.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2015
Date Uploaded: 11.2016
Photo Location: Myanmar
Camera: Canon EOS 60D
Copyright: © Khant Zaw