2/10/2009

Poi Sang Long ceremony in Mae Hong Son






Poi Sang Long Procession( Buad Luk Kaew ) This is the celebration of novice ordination which the Shan ( Tai Yaitribal people hold to be a highly meritorious occasion. Beautiful dressing when finished shaved hair off and decorated with chain,bracelet,ring and using cloth wrapped on t he head like Mynmar style,but long sock on,wear Salong,put the powder on the face and lips.On the ordination eve,a procession of offerings and other neccessary personal belongings will be paraded through the town streets and then placed at the monastery where the ordination will take place the next day.It is usualy held during April,Today the tribesmen are encouraged to hold several processions at the same time with the result that they have become a mejor tourist attraction.

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