From the flickr page:
"Carol, in the not too distant past all Thai men used to spend a three-month period as a Buddhist monk or novice. It was considered a rite of passage for young men -- it brought Buddhist merit to one's parents -- and something all men were supposed to do before marriage. At some point during their time at the monastery probably every one of these men posed for a portrait to give to his parents. So I guess the answer to your question is, this novice monk in the photo is probably just an ordinary teenager doing his three months.
Nowadays I would guess the percent of Thai men who still do this -- especially in urban areas -- is very low. People just don't have time for it anymore. "
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Vintage Buddhist Monk #8
Friday, February 27, 2009
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Wednesday, February 25, 2009
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Monday, February 23, 2009
Happy 100th birthday to Miep Gies
"Today is Miep Gies her 100th birthday.
During the war she and others looked after the Frank family.
Anne mentioned her in her diaries."
Sunday, February 22, 2009
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