Buddhist ceremony [1999]

Phithi Oupasombot (an ordination of Buddhist monks) of Pha Khampome Piyasilo (Phongsavanh) of Vat Saen Sukharam (shaved head on the left) and three unidentified monks on the 79th Birthday celebration of Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam in 1999, under Pha Khamchan is a preceptor, Pha Bunthan Punyakamo, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao Vanaram is the right-hand prayer and Pha Chantharin Chinnathammo, Abbot of Vat Phu Khwai Phokharam is the left-hand prayer. This photograph represents novices who will be ordained as Buddhist monks ask to be ordained with their preceptor. Chromogenic print.