Lanna-ww2

Route 1013
Station 008.9

Inscriptions on the Bell in the Bell Tower at Ban Kat

A name for Buddha used in addressing him in prayer^[45]

A poem by the Showa Emperor (Hirohito)^[46]

Rest in peace /signed/ Prime Minister Hashimoto^[47]

Thai translation of the Emperor's poem:^[48]

Following in the way of Buddha, people can
enjoy life-long prosperity and happiness.

           The Showa Emperor (Hirohito)

Manufacturer of wooden striker:^[49]
Namu Shisutemu
Ueda Giken Sanguio, Ltd

Bell manufacturer:^[50]
Tetsuhiro Iwazawa
Kyoto Prefecture

44.^ thaigerpics-uap-46.tif,
27 Jul 2008. Courtesy of 'Gus' Gutteridge, Thaigerpics

45.^ Author photo: CIMG2253a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008

46.^ Author photo: CIMG2256a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008

47.^ Ryutaro Hashimoto, Prime Minister 1996-1998.

Author photo: CIMG2255a.jpg,
07 Jan 2008

48.^ Author photo: CIMG2254a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008

49.^ Author photo: CIMG2258a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008

50.^ Author photo: CIMG2259a.jpg, 07 Jan 2008