Pattarapong ChatpattarasillBangkok nights are filled with joy as Mahorasop Sompoch performances are staged at Sanam Luang, during a week of festivities to celebrate the coronation of King Rama X on May 4. Since Wednesday, people have been visiting Sanam Luang to enjoy a feast of colourful traditional Thai performances being put on by dozens of skilled artists. Among the highlights is the shadow puppet theatre, called nang yai and nang talung, which is performed on a stage opposite the Supreme Court. Others, including khon masked dance, are shown on the main stage in the middle of Sanam Luang and on another stage next to Thammasat University. Pawat LaopaisarntaksinThe 'nang yai' shadow puppet show is among the most popular attractions at Sanam Luang.

Source: Bangkok Post May 24, 2019 22:57 UTC