Monks group portrait [1957]

Lao ambassador monk(chief monk)by Somdej Sangharat Dhammayanamahatheraj(Bountan)Vat Mai Luangprabang been to celebrate the Puttasayanti ceremony(half Buddhist era A.D2500) in Gandi Sri Lungka between Dec.8th-25th.C.E1956 and finished pilgrimage the 4th Buddha holy places as:birth,enlightenment,first sermon(bayan tree),pass way.then been to India later.they are at the Storia hotel in Bomba now(left-right)Sathou Fanh Tisavangso Vat Mai,Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitto Vat Saen,Sathou Nyai Pattaman(Oun)Vat Mai,Maha Shamlan Vat Ongtheu Vientiane,Somdej Sangharat(Bountan)Vat Mai,Sathou Nyai Khamfan Silasangvaro Vat Kili.This potograph was probaly taken by Maha Chanpheng Phetmouangswa who was their follower..This photo was taken in Dec.CE1956.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.