Sathou Bounthan Pounyakamo, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao (who turns his back to us) makes a merit-making for dedicating to his mother at Sala Huang Tham on 1st December, 2000. Senior and junior monks of Luang Prabang participate the ceremony, sitting from left to right: Sathou Nyai Onta Santapanyo, Abbot of Vat Manorom, Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Mahathera, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (gives a sermon), Sathou Nyai Phoui Thirachitto, Abbot of Vat Maha That, Sathou Chantharin Chinnathammo, Abbot of Vat Phou Khouay and Unidentified monk.
Original material consists of: chromogenic print.
