This vibrant and evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during a traditional Shinbyu ceremony, a significant Buddhist novitiation ritual in Myanmar. His face is painted with traditional thanaka and decorative makeup, including bold red circles on his cheeks and a red dot on his forehead, bordered by delicate white designs. In the mirror behind him, his older brother can be seen smiling warmly. His smile shows love, pride, and support for his younger brother.