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 His Excellency the Chairman of Parliament of Kingdom of Laos gives Bangsakon robes to the most venerable monks who are invited to receive the robes in the second round.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.