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The essence of the festival is deeply rooted in Shan or Tai Yai culture, signifying the act of "ordaining the beloved sons." Boys aged 7 to 14 participate by going to the temple to be ordained as novices. During this process, they acquire knowledge of
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In the present day, one of the two prominent Tai Yai (Shan) temples in Chiang Mai is the venue for the annual Poy Sang Long ceremony. The other temple, Wat Pa Pao, is located north of the moat. This traditional ceremony typically occurs towards the end of March or the beginning of April.
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expected of a monk. Following their ordination, the newly ordained novices reside in the monastery for a variable duration, ranging from a week to several months or more. It is common for a sizable group of boys to undergo ordination simultaneously.
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