Buddhist monks of Luang Prabang practicing Parivassakam (ritual retreat of purification) at Vat Pa Phon Phao in 1997.From left to right infront: Sathou Khiaw Khantiko from Vat Saen Sukharam, Sathou Phor Oun Aphakaro, Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto, the abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, Sathou Anousith Achito from Vat Tao Hai, and Sathou Phor Chanpheng, the abbot of Vat Meun Na. From right to left in second row: 2nd. Sathou Phor Nyath from Vat Hath Pang. From left to right in third row: 1st. Sathou Bouvanh, the abbot of Vat Na Xao, 2nd. Phra Phimphavet from Vat Saen Sukharam. From left to right at the back: Sathou Bounpheng from Vat Mai, Sathou Khamsao from Vat Ban Na Tan, and Sathou Siphan from Nam Bak District.
Original material consists of: chromogenic print.
