Fieldwork research in Lao

Reference : SP-1-1-98

Name of creator(s) : Sumit Pitiphat

Scope and content : Two principal Buddha images remain unfinished. The Puan from Ban Mee (Lopburi), whose ancestors migrated to Thailand two hundreds years ago, came to present robes to the monks at the end of Buddhist Lent in Bani Mee, Xiangkhoang. The aim was to retain brotherhood amongst them. (the migration of the Puan to Thailand the brought name of Ban Mee, which was used for the Lopburi community).

Extent and medium : Photograph