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Close of Buddhist novice monks carrying their alms bowls for going on almsround in early morning. Luang Prabang, Laos. UNESCO the world heritage town.
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 12th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
Photo taken in Louangphabang, Laos
Luang Prabang, Laos December 31, 2024: Monks walk in procession during the Alms Giving Ceremony at dawn on December 31, 2023, in Luang Prabang, Laos. The traditional ritual, dating back centuries, sees Buddhist monks silently collecting alms of sticky rice and other food offerings from devout locals and visitors. Against the backdrop of ancient temples and cobblestone streets, the serene procession unfolds, embodying the spiritual heritage and cultural richness of Laos. From 5:00 am to 6:00 am, experience the timeless elegance and sacred reverence of this cherished tradition.
Alms giving ceremony in Luang Prabang, Laos.
Luang Prabang, Laos - April 9, 2011: The early morning procession of monks, starting at around 05:30: Saffron-robed monks and novices emerge onto the streets with their alms bowls ('bat'). Awaiting them are Lao people who have already taken the time to prepare sticky rice and other foods; they will place a portion in the bowl of each monk who passes by.
LUANG PRABANG, LAOS - MARCH 2015 : Indigenous people offer alms to monks with sticky rice in the early morning in Luang Prabang, Laos. March 18, 2015
Unrecognizable monks with alms bowl at the traditional sacred alms-giving ceremony. Local people and tourists put food offerings into Buddhist monks' bowls at Luang Prabang, Laos. Vientiane, Laos.
Residents of this ancient town wakes up before dawn to prepare for the daily Alms giving ceremony  for the hundreds of monks from the 35 temples of Luang Prabang.
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Luang Prabang, Laos - October 27, 2011: Two women are offering sticky rice to monks doing their morning procession in the streets of Luang Prabang, Laos.
Sai Bat (morning alms) is a traditional activity in Theravada Buddhism. This activity takes place between the hours of 5-6am each day and involves people placing food and personal care items into the alms bowls of passing monks. It's a silent and sacred ceremony – one that is steeped in tradition. Among the monks are many child and young novices, who also dressed in same orange robes.
Luang Prabang, Laos - June 19 2022: Buddhist alms giving ceremony or \
Luang Prabang, Laos. \nThe entire ancient city of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. \nAlms giving in Luang Prabang has been around for hundreds of years.\nEvery morning, barefoot monks in saffron robes walk the streets to receive alms from local residents.\nSince temples in Laos do not open for cooking, the monks' daily food comes from people's alms, which is a sacred and solemn act in Lao people's mind.\nThese are real scenes every morning, not performances.
More monk with almsbowl at morning time ,the peaple put food offerings into a Buddhist monk's bowl,Luang Prabang ,Laos world Culture Heritage Site
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 21th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
Donate money to temples for use in Buddhist religious activities. Give or offering alms to buddhist monks and temple.
Vang Vieng, Laos - March 2, 2020: A group of monks chant prayers as a woman prays before them after offering alms at dawn, in a local custom called \
Monks lined up for alms in Luang Prabang, Laos
Hand of some person offering, putting or giving alms food into monk's alms bowl with blurred green plant background. Selective focus on body of monk. The culture and  tradition of Thai people.
Luang Prabang, Laos. \nThe entire ancient city of Luang Prabang is a World Heritage Site. \nAlms giving in Luang Prabang has been around for hundreds of years.\nEvery morning, barefoot monks in saffron robes walk the streets to receive alms from local residents.\nSince temples in Laos do not open for cooking, the monks' daily food comes from people's alms, which is a sacred and solemn act in Lao people's mind.\nThese are real scenes every morning, not performances.
November 1 2024, Luang Prabang, Laos : November 1 2024, Luang Prabang, Laos : An old Asian woman is offering food to Buddhist monks in front of the temple.
Luang Prabang, Laos - March 15th 2023: Monks in their orange robes are a common sight in the former capital of Laos
Buddhist novices walking through the streets of Luang Prabang. The Alms giving occurs daily in the town even as the sun rises, starting on the main street of Luang Prabang before spreading out to all the side street as the townsfolk makes offerings.
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Luang Prabang, Laos - November 22, 2010: Barefoot Buddhist Monks collecting alms in the street from kneeling merit makers
View down and along street with young thai people. There are young temporarily monks who are cleaning street  near and outside of temple Wat Phra Phutthabat Huai Tom in Li District, Lamphun. Street is leading uphill. A young woman and a school girl in school uniform are helping cleaning street with brooms.  In background are many trees
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