Buddhist ceremony [2005]

Monks' watering ceremony at Vat Ban Nongkhamsaen, Vientiane on 22nd February, 2005. This photograph shows that a faith and lay people carry Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Mahathera, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam and other monks who are invited to water in procession around the Sim (main hall) for three rounds.

Original material consists of: chromogenic print.