Buddha statue/image [1983]

Senior and junior monks of Luang Prabang posing for a portrait in front of the Buddhist altar in the Sim of Vat Vixunnarat as a memorial on Phithi Upasombot (a monk's ordination) and Phithi Theraphisek (a ceremony of sprinkle water for monk) in Sim of Vat Vixunnarat. Mr. Banjong and Mrs. Bunthan, owners of Banjong Studio at Vixun village, Luang Prabang are the chief-donors for the ceremonies. From the left: Pha Khamchan Virachitta Thela, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam (the right-hand prayer for Phithi Upasombot and the monk who was sprinkled water), Pha Khamfan Silasangvara Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Suvannakhili (the preceptor for Phithi Upasombot and the ceremonial chairman for Phithi Theraphisek), Pha One Ta Santapanyo, Abbot of Vat Manolom Sattharam (the left-hand prayer for Phithi Upasombot) and Pha Xaysamut Chotika Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Pa Phon Phao (the monk who was sprinkled water). (This photograph is the same collection of B4692, B6273, B6274, B6275 and B6574). Chromogenic print.