Buddhist ceremony [1960s]

Kanthin (annual robe or post-retreat robe) presentation ceremony at Vat Na Xao, Meuang Khai region, Luang Prabang district and province in 1960s, under a ceremonial chairman of Pha Khamfanh Silasangvara Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Suvannakhili, Chief-monk for a restoration of Sim of Vat Na Xao. Monks from the right: Pha Maha Anurat Phouttharakkhito, Abbot of Vat Sop Sikkharam, Pha Khamfanh Silasangvara Maha Thela, Abbot of Vat Suvannakhili, Pha Mao Manivangso, Abbot of Vat Xieng Thong...In this photograph, General Phanya Suradej (Surith Donsasorith) who is a chief-donor of Kanthin is giving money to an adiministration of Na Xao village to restore a Sim of Vat Na Xao.

Original material consist of: silver gelatine DOP print.