transformation of nature

Found in my In-box, and it's officially marked on my calender as the must event of the summer.

Monk Ordination Ceremony of
Nick Sotavongse

We would like to invite you to join Nick and his family as he becomes a monk.

The ceremony will be split into two days, Saturday 12, and Sunday the 13 of June 2010On Saturday the ceremony starts at 3 p.m.
The ceremony of hair shaving starts on Saturday, June 12, 2010, and it will take place at: (censored, undisclosed location)
Hair shaving ceremony starts at 8:00 p.m.
Thai tradition of giving each other good luck bracelet starts at 5:00 p.m.
There will be Thai food for everyone after the ceremony.

The ceremony of Chanting and Sermon is when Nick becomes a monk, it will be taking place on Sunday June 13 2010
At the Thai Temple, located in:(censored, undisclosed location)
The tradition where we make food for the Monks will be held at 11:00 a.m.
Lunch will be held at 1:00 p.m.
The procession around the temple, and ordination as a monk will take place at 3:00 p.m.