In this photo taken on May 25, 2017, young Buddhist monk novices carry their alms bowls as they walk past an ancient pagoda while collecting alms in Bagan. Buddhist tradition in Myanmar requires everyone to spend some time in a monastery or nunnery before the age of 18 in what is viewed as an important coming of age ritual. Others, however, are there for the long-term, destined for a monastic life. / AFP PHOTO / Ye Aung THU