Monk's ordination of Pha Singkeo (Jim) Khamvongsa at Thai temple in Los Angeles, California, USA. Lao people in USA sent this photograph to Pha Khamchan Virachitta Thera, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam for souvenir. There is a handwritten message on the verso "February 25, 1984. Monk's ordination of Mr. Singkeo (Jim) Khamvongsa at Thai temple in Los Angeles, California then goes to live at Vat Buddhapathane Lao and stay at Vat Las Vegas, Nevada. Ten monks participate in the ordination". Chromogenic print.
Buddhist ceremony [1980s]
Item details
Creation date:
1980s
Content type:
Photograph
Originals information:
"Original material is held by the Buddhist Archive of Photography, Luang Prabang. A very small number of items has been given back to Vat Saen Sukharam.".
Reference:
EAP326/1/2/1/23
Level:
Item
Extent:
2 TIFF Images
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