Playing the guitar, singing, dancing through the knife ring are the performances of monkeys in a singing troupe in Thailand.
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.
A lipstick monkey.
Ms. Prakit Sitpragaan tells the story by saying ventriloquism with the monkey's side effects.
This image may make Westerners feel shocked, but for most Thai people, wearing monkey clothes and putting them on stage is normal.
Monkey theaters once existed in Thai history. Monkey also performs in religious ceremonies and festivals.
Although today monkey theaters no longer exist, they are considered one of Thailand's cultural heritage.
In addition to singing monkeys also do many other games such as mental arithmetic, jumping over the ring with sharp knives.
Animal protection organizations oppose the capture of performing animals to entertain people.
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.
The song of Wachara operates in Bangkok for more than 30 years. He took over the burden of singing from his uncle.
Monkey asked the audience for money after the show.
The monkey actors rest at the back of the stage.
