Buddhist ceremony [2001]

Phithi Theraphisek (the ceremony of sprinkle water) for five senior and junior monks, sitting from the left in front of lay people: Pha Anusit Achito, Abbot of Vat That Luang Mahavihan, Pha Ajan Somxai Kittiyano (Khouba Ki) of Vat Khunta, Vientiane, Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, Pha Ouan Aphakaro, Lao monk from France and Pha Chanthone Chanthiko, Abbot of Vat Sop Sikkharam on the 81st Birthday Celebration of Pha Khamchan at Sala 80 at Vat Saen Sukharam on Thursday, the 10th day on waxing moon of the 11th lunar month B.E.2544, corresponds to September 27, 2001. This photograph represents lay people who are chief-donors for Phithi Theraphisek offer triple-robes to the senior and junior monks who are invited to sprinkle water. Chromogenic print.