Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 January. The Tan Kuay Salak ceremony, in which villagers lay out as many bamboo baskets as there are temples to be provided for, after which representatives from each temple cast lots to determine which basket they will receive.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 January. The Tan Kuay Salak ceremony, in which villagers lay out as many bamboo baskets as there are temples to be provided for, after which representatives from each temple cast lots to determine which basket they will receive.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 The Khao Lon Baht ceremony, in which villagers put rice into monks’ alms bowls until they overflow. The temple will keep the rice and distribute it to the needy.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 The Khao Lon Baht ceremony, in which villagers put rice into monks’ alms bowls until they overflow. The temple will keep the rice and distribute it to the needy.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 The Khao Lon Baht ceremony, in which villagers put rice into monks’ alms bowls until they overflow. The temple will keep the rice and distribute it to the needy.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 The Khao Lon Baht ceremony, in which villagers put rice into monks’ alms bowls until they overflow. The temple will keep the rice and distribute it to the needy.