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 Tan Kuay Salak ceremony in a temple chapel, in which off-season robes are made and presented to monks, along with other offerings. On the platform are phaa paa (‘money trees’).

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Villagers are engaged in the practice known as ‘sang ban paeng mueang’, in which sculpted cattle images and household items are placed on bamboo trays, which are then placed at each of the four corners of the village in order to remove bad luck.

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Villagers are engaged in the practice known as ‘sang ban paeng mueang’, in which sculpted cattle images and household items are placed on bamboo trays, which are then placed at each of the four corners of the village in order to remove bad luck

Research at Ban Sanpong,Sanpathong,Chiengmai

1980-1981 Villagers bring their offering trays to the temple in order to remove bad luck from the village.