Buddhist ceremony [1963]

The monks watering ceremony for Sathou Nyai Mao Manivangso of Vat Xieng Thong, Sathou Nyai Ounheuan Hasapanyo of Vat Nong, Sathou Maha Anourath of Vat Xieng Thong, Sathou Maha Khemang of Vat Sibounheuang and Sathou Chanpheng of Vat Xieng Thong at Vat Xieng Thong in 1963, led by Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro, the Abbot at vat Khili. This photo shows that monks who had been watered, posed with the faiths, Lao people of Ban Xieng Thong and other villages who attended the ceremony in front of the Sim of Vat Xieng Thong.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.