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.The most venerable monks from right to left: 1. The Sangharat Dhammayana Mahathera (Bounthan Boupharat) from Vat Mai Suvannaphoumaram, 2. Phra Lookkeo Silasangvaro (Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvara Mahathera), the abbot of Vat Khili, Luang Prabang, 3. Nya Than Ard from Savannakhet, 4. Phra Lakkham Chanthaburimethajan (Keo Khantiko), the abbot Thammahaisok, Vientiane province. 5. Phra Lakkham Thammajan (Outhed Rajachak), Chao Rajakhana (high ecclesiastical rank in the religious hierarchy) of Khammouane province.
Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.
