Festival of the people [1970s]

Nang Sangkharn or Miss Lao New Year Procession in 1970s.The Nang Sangkharn or Miss Lao New Year Procession on the Lao New Year Festival.This was about the procession on the Lao New Year' s arrival day,which was started from Wat Xiengthong to Wat Thatnoy(Wat Phramahathat) while it was passing the Royal Palace.You saw Nang Sangkharn was sitting on the back of the elephant.The Lao New Year in Luangprabang is the most interesting because there are many alot of things to see and do, the local people are still preserved the traditional customs.There are both local people and foreigners come to join this event every year.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.