Traditionally
the middle to end of July is the time for young men to become
monks and for all monks to closet themselves in one monastery
for three months (their Lenten season).
The day is
an official holiday and it is a good time to view young men shave
their heads, take vows and become monks.
The day is
celebrated in the Northeast, especially in Ubon, by parading and
placing giant carved candles on floats.
