Buddhist ceremony [2007]

Pha Khamchan Virachitta Maha Thela (middle in front of the Buddhist altar), Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam has held Phithi Theraphisek (a ceremony of sprinkle water) for Pha Oun Kham (Joy) Suksavatdy (on the left in front) to be his last pupil as a foster-son at Sala 80 of Vat Saen Sukharam in February B.E.2550, A.D.2007, five months before the death of Pha Khamchan. This photograph represents Pha Khamchan and the Sangkha have lunch. Sitting in front of the Buddhist altar from left: Pha Buavan Punyasaro, Abbot of Vat Na Xao, Pha Bunthan Punyakamo, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao Vanaram, Pha Chanpheng Phalitathamma Thera, Abbot of Vat Mai Suvannaphumaram, Pha Khamchan, Pha Khamphai Phasuko, Abbot of Vat Pha Bath Tai, Pha Chantharin Chinnathammo, Abbot of Vat Phu Khwai Phokharam and Pha One Keo Kitthiphattho (Sitthivong), Abbot of Vat Pak Khan and Vat Xiang Thong. The monk sitting on the right in front is unidentified. Chromogenic print.