Sathou Nyai Kaenchan Katchayana Mahathera (1892-1943),the former abbot of Vat Saen Sukharam and the chief monk of Buddhist Sangha of Xiengthong Group. He passed away at the age of 51 in 1943.This photo was taken at the age of 26 on Tuesday on 10th day of waxing moon of the 11th month of Lao cale...
Phra Lakkham Vajirayanavisoutthi (Phra Maha Padith Buddhakhosako Chanthasuchart), the former abbot of Vat Chan and the chief monk of Buddhist Sangha of Chanthabouli District, Vientiane Capital. This photo was taken in 1922. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print
Traditional Boat-Racing on the Nam Khan, Luang Prabang in 1968. The racing boat of Vat Saen showing its beautiful decoration for the committee and won a prize for a beauty on 23 August, 1968. Original material consists of: chromogenic print
Buddhist monks and novices at Vat Benchamaborpid, Bangkok, Thailand in B.E. 2479 (C.E. 1936).Novice Khamchan Virachit (Sathou Nyai Khamchan Virachitta Mahathera the abbot of Vat Saen Soukharam) (9th sitting from right infront) and Novice On Si (Maha On Si Mangala Ban Khili) (6th sitting from rig...
King Sisavangvong, the King of Kingdom of Laos.King Sisavangvong was born on 14 July in C.E. 1885 in the Royal Palace of Luang Prabang, he is a son of King Sackkarin (Chao Khamsouk) and Queen Thongsi. He had been coronated on 15 April in C.E. 1904 and got married to Queen Kham Oun. He passed awa...
Traditional living of Luang Prabang people in 1940s.This photo is about Luang Prabang people taking a bath in the Mekong and carrying water from the Mekong for living. Original material consists of: silver gelatine DOP print