Buddhist ceremony [2004]

Phithi Theraphisek (a ceremony of sprinkle water) for Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam, President of the Provincial Buddhist Fellowship Organization of Luang Prabang on his 84th Birthday Celebration at Vat Saen Sukharam on the 10th day of the 11th waxing moon of lunar calendar B.E.2547, corresponds to October 24, 2004. This photograph represents the Sangha of Luang Prabang walking after Pha Khamchan from Hongsong (cloth cell for sprinkling) to Sala 80 which has a layman holding a ceremonial umbrella for them. Walking from ahead: Pha Khamphai Phasuko, Abbot of Vat Pha Bath Tai, Pha Bunthan Punyakamo, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao Vanaram, Pha Chantharin Chinnathammo, Abbot of Vat Phu Khwai Phokharam, Pha Keo Suksavatdy of Vat Ban Done Kao, two unidentified monks, Pha Anusit Achito, Abbot of Vat That Luang and Pha Khampome Piyasilo (Phongsavanh), a closest pupil of Pha Khamchan. Chromogenic print.