Fieldwork research in Lao | A Puan elder dressed in traditional, official attire. Elders commonly wear loincloths and use a
colorful shawl placed upon the shoulder when attending important events, and to make merit. | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | The photo was taken in front of a pavilion at Ban Mee, young Puan boys commonly use a shoulder bag at the temple. | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | The Puan traditional house is built lengthwise. The interior is commonly subdivided into five, seven, or
nine rooms, according to the family size. | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | A grandmother and her nephews. In Puan culture, a daughter usually stays with her family after
marriage. (The elder sits in repose, and her nephews practice to retain the culture). | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | 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). | Photograph
Fieldwork research in Lao | The photo was taken at the dwelling of a monk, where a big drum was hung. Two novices stayed at the Ban Mee temple. (during the research period all of the monks had left the monkhood, and there were only novices staying at the temple.) | Photograph
