Nang Yai Thai Shadow Play 🇹🇭

THAILAND | Wat Khanon Nang Yai Shadow Play

 

'The Battle of Phra Ram (Rama) and Tosakanth (Ravana)'

At Wat Khanon Temple, Ratchaburi Province

 

Nang Yai (หนังใหญ่) is a form of shadow play in Thailand. The puppets are made by the leather and the performed scenes are usually from Ramakien; the Thai version of Ramayana.

 

This art performance was possibly existed since Sukhothai era and became a leading form of entertainment from Ayutthaya to Rattanakosin.

 

Photographers:

1. Rattanapat Wingpud/123RF

2. Gnomeandi/ Alamy Stock Photo