Buddhist ceremony [1968]

The cremation ceremony of Somdet Phra Akkha Mahabandith Phra Lookkeo Khoun Manivong, the former abbot of Vat That Luang Neua, Vientiane, the former Sanghanayok, (the chief monk of the Lao Buddhist Sangha) who passed away on 16 February, 1968.This photo is about Sadet Chao Suvannaphouma, the Prime Minister of Kingdom of Laos gives Bangsakon robes to the most venerable monks who are invited to receive the robes in the first round, heads by The Sangharat Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram, Luang Prabang.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.