Buddhist ceremony [1960s]

The monk sprinkling water ceremonyThis monk sprinkling water ceremony was held at Wat Xiengthong,Luangprabang in 1960s.The reciter and the lay people were making Baci ceremony and read the promotion certificate.From left to right,Sathou Maha Khemang Mouthouchitto,the abbot of Wat Sibounhoung,Sathouyai Mao Manivangso,the abbot of Wat Xiengthong,Sathou Ounheun Hasapanyo Wat Nong Sikhounmoung,Sathou Anourath Phoutharakkhito,the abbot of Wat Sop Sikkharam,Sathou Chanhpheng Wat Xiengthong(Now he is the abbot of Wat Ban Phatheung and the Chief-monk of the Buddhist Sangha of Pak Ou District)(This photograph is the same as C0224).

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.