Buddhist ceremony [1984]

Het Bun (merit-making ceremony) on the 64 Birthday Celebration of Pha Khamchan Virachitta Thera, Abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam at the Sim of Vat Saen Sukharam in 1984, under the ceremonial chairman of Somdet Pha Luk Keo Silasangvaro (Pha Khamfan Silasanvara Maha Thela), Abbot of Vat Suvannakhili (in the middle sitting in front of the Buddhist altar). This photograph represents the most important senior monks of Luang Prabang chant an auspicious chanting for the ceremony. From the left: Pha Mao Manivangso, Abbot of Vat Xiang Thong Raxavolavihan, Pha Lak Kham Sirimangalachan (Pha Vandi Virayano), Abbot of Vat Aphai, Pha Phummi Phalappatto, Abbot of Vat Nong Si Khun Meuang, Somdet Pha Luk Keo Silasangvaro (Pha Khamfan Silasanvara Maha Thela), Abbot of Vat Suvannakhili, Pha Khamphan Phatthathammo, Abbot of Vat Khom Khuang, Pha One Ta Santapanyo, Abbot of Vat Manolom and unidentified monk. Chromogenic print.