The ceremony was held on Tuesday, July 21, 1964 from 9.00-10.00 a.m. at the Spirit House Shrine (present day Salatham). The ceremony was attended by Prof. Dr. Buaret Khamthong, acting for the President and Dean of the Faculty of Science, Dr. Boonsom Martin, acting Vice President (Administration), Prof. Dr. Tui Xumsia , Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Acting Dean of Social Sciences along with instructors, officials and students.
After the ceremony was done, they performed the Buddhist ceremony at the University Office. The Abbot of Chadi Luang temple, the revered Chao Khun Tatsuthi was the Chairperson. He explained the significance of the Spirit House and preached some Buddhist teaching followed by the acceptance of the respects, giving of alms offering and sprinkling of holy water.