Buddhist ceremony [1960s]

Prabang Buddhalavan enlightened Chanting Ceremony was held at Wat Mai Souvannaphoummaram after the Lao New Year in 1960s by using the studio or microphone for the first time in Luangprabang.From left to right,Unknown monk,Sathoumaha Khemang Mouthouchitto,the abbot of Wat Sibounhoung.Sathouyai Khamchanh Virachitto,the abbot of Wat Saen Soukharam.Sathouyai Khamphan Silasangvaro,the abbot of Wat Khili(The Chief-monk for the ceremony).Sathouyai Phoumy Phalappatto,the abbot of Nong Sikhounmoung.Unknown monk.Sathouyai Mao Manivangso,the abbot of Wat Xiengthong,Luangprabang.(This photo is the same as C0229).

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.