Buddhist ceremony [1957]

Somdet Phra Sangharat Dhammayana Maha Thera takes senior momks from Luang Prabang and Vientiane to propagate Buddhism in Luang Namtha province in B.E.2500 (C.E.1957).This photo shows that Somdet Phra Sangharat Dhammayana Maha Thera (who turns his face to us), Phra Ajan Maha Khoun Manivong of Vat That Luang Neua in Vientiane, the Sanghanayok of the Lao Buddhist Sangha (right), Phra Ajan Maha Phong Samaleuk of Vat Ong Tue in Vientiane (left) and Sathou Nyai Khamfanh Silasangvaro, Abbot of Vat Khili, Chao Khana Khoueng of Luang Prabang (who turns his back to us) have lunch at a temple in Luang Namtha.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print.