Monkey making circus

Playing the guitar, singing, dancing through the knife ring are the performances of monkeys in a singing troupe in Thailand.

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Wachara Gunrobroo, the 32-year-old owner of a monkey singing troupe, sings with two monkeys he trained at a performance in Bangkok. His singing has been active in Bangkok for over 30 years. Gunrobroo takes over the monkey singing burden from his uncle.

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A lipstick monkey.

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Ms. Prakit Sitpragaan tells the story by saying ventriloquism with the monkey's side effects.

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This image may make Westerners feel shocked, but for most Thai people, wearing monkey clothes and putting them on stage is normal.

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Monkey theaters once existed in Thai history. Monkey also performs in religious ceremonies and festivals.

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Although today monkey theaters no longer exist, they are considered one of Thailand's cultural heritage.

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In addition to singing monkeys also do many other games such as mental arithmetic, jumping over the ring with sharp knives.

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Animal protection organizations oppose the capture of performing animals to entertain people.

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In Thailand, in addition to the monkey performances, people can also watch many other types of animal performances such as boxing gibbons and elephants playing basketball. A baby tries to touch the monkey before the performance.

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The song of Wachara operates in Bangkok for more than 30 years. He took over the burden of singing from his uncle.

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Monkey asked the audience for money after the show.

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The monkey actors rest at the back of the stage.