Mae Hong Son
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Festival · March
Poy Sang Long
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- When
- Late March or early April
- Where
- Mae Hong Son and Shan communities in the North
- Region
- Northern Thailand
What happens
A Shan (Tai Yai) ordination festival. Young boys about to become novice monks are dressed as princes, with makeup, jewels and flowers, and carried through town on relatives' shoulders for several days before they enter the temple.
Tip
Be respectful with cameras: it's a family religious ceremony, not a show.
Weather in March
Burning season. Smoke haze is often heavy and views disappear. Thailand in March
While you're in Mae Hong Son
Common questions
When is Poy Sang Long?
Late March or early April.
Where is Poy Sang Long held?
Mae Hong Son and Shan communities in the North.
What is the weather like in Mae Hong Son in March?
Burning season. Smoke haze is often heavy and views disappear.