Most Pa-Oh people follow Buddhism. Some are Christian and some maintain Animist beliefs. Most of their festivals are based on Buddhism. Poi Sang Long is a celebration of their novice initiation. For men, over 20 years old their ordination is celebrated by family. During Buddhist lent, from August to October four time each month on Full-moon Day, New Moon Day and both Half Moon Day nights, Pa-Oh youth surround their local temple with lanterns suspended on string raised on supporting bamboo stands. The bamboo stands are used to carry the lanterns around the temple three times, the candles being lit as they are carried, to show respect to Buddha. Ceremony name is Pwe Lip May Bo Burmese: မီးၾကာလွည္႔ပြဲ.
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