Monks group portrait [1956]

Lao Maha Thela Buddhist monks,led by The Supreme patriarch of Laos,His Holiness Dhammayano Bunthan of Vat Mai (2nd left) take a trip visit Sri Lanka and to attending the Buddha Jayanti Celebrations ceremony of (half Buddhist era 2500),between 8-25 December B.E 2499 (1956).(r-l);PhaBhathamarn Bhatharamuni Vat Mai,Pha Khamchan Virachitto,abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam,PhaFanh Tissavangso Vat Mai,Pha Khamfan Silasangvaro,abbot of Vat Suvannakhili,The Supreme patriarch of Laos ''Bunthan''Vat Mai,and Pha Maha Shamlarn,abbot of Vat Ong Teu Vientiane.

Original material consists of: silver gelatine film negative.