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Amitkumar
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« on: September 13, 2010, 02:10:15 AM » |
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Monkey theatre show in Bangkok, Thailand
A female monkey lip-synchs to a song at a monkey show in Bangkok, Thailand
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #1 on: September 13, 2010, 02:11:09 AM » |
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 While these pictures will seem to shocking to most Western people, many Thais see nothing wrong with dressing monkeys up and making them perform. Monkey theatre has long been performed in Thailand at local fairs or held at temples during religious ceremonies. Although it is disappearing from Thai society, monkey theatre is now recognised as an asset of historical Thai culture |
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #2 on: September 13, 2010, 02:13:13 AM » |
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Wachara Gunrobroo (32) of the monkey drama troupe 'Prakit Sitpragaan' performs with his monkeys during a show in Bangkok |
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #3 on: September 13, 2010, 02:14:13 AM » |
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 The monkey theatre company has been performing in Thailand for over 30 years. The director of the troupe, Panya Ganrobroo, inherited the position from his uncle |
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #4 on: September 13, 2010, 02:14:53 AM » |
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In an attempt to make the show more accessible to younger audience and tourists, Panya Ganrobroo also includes more contemporary plots in the company's repertoire |
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #5 on: September 13, 2010, 02:16:11 AM » |
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 During the 30-minute show, monkeys perform feats such as calculating numbers or jumping through hoops made of knivesGo to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>> |
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