Local people line-up to give alms to the Buddhist monks, Sisavang Vong Road, Luang Prabang, Laos

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The alms-giving ceremony, where Buddhist monks receive food donations every morning from the local people takes place in the pre-dawn at the Wat Saen temple complex in Luang Pradang, Laos. The saffron-robed monks have their alms baskets ready and join the procession to receive their one meal of the day. They are taking a moment to pray at the golden stupa on the site. Tourists can also join the alms-giving ceremony and give food to the monks if visitors follow a few simple rules (, dress properly, bare feet, kneeling, etc.). In this image local people line up to give alms.

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Size: 5200px × 2925px
Location: Sisavong Vang Road, Wat Sene, Luang Prabang, Laos
Photo credit: © Terry Allen / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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