Monks group portrait [1960]

From left to right: Sathou Phoui Thitachitto from Vat Mahathat (Vat That Noy), an unidentified monk, The Sangharat Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram, Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto, the abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam and Sathou Fanh Tissavangso from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram.This photo was taken when the Sangharat Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) has practiced Parivassakamma (Ritual retreat of purification) at Vat Sangkalok in 1960.(Original printing was taken by U.S. Information service Vientiane, Laos).

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.