Human Chess Tournament, Photo Six (Bryan Does Not "Spare The Rod" On the Chess People)

Photo by John Hoff

Bryan Thao Worra cut a more dramatic figure than any of the human chess pieces, directing the players where to move with his golden wand, a traditional Lao sash tied around his waist. When Bryan lost the first game to HACC Chair Peter Teachout, Bryan announced, "My job is safe."

I think the golden wand was a curtain rod. I'm not sure.

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