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The Ordination of Monks 

Stamp depicting : The Ordination of Monks

 
In Theravada Buddhism, ceremonies are held each rainy season, to bring young men into the Wat to practice Buddhism. During the ceremony, water is poured on the monks from Hang Lin, a Bamboo tube shaped as Naga serpent.
Issued Country Laos
Issued Year 1966
Category Events
Type Postage Stamps
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