Monkey of a Festival!
A most fascinating and unusual festival takes place in Thailand each year. The Lopburi Banquet is a festival exclusively for monkeys, in particular the long-tailed macque monkeys who inhabit the Khmer ruins. The macaques are regarded as disciples of Chao Pho Prakarn, the four-armed deity whose likeness is enshrined in the centre of town.
It was first started by an enterprising local hotelier, Yongyuth Kitwatananuson to give thanks to the monkeys who bring business to the city. The exclusive monkey banquet attracts hundreds of monkeys to the feast while tourists can only view this spectaclar event.
I think this would be one of the most must-see festivals in ones life time. Imagine the clean up operation, it must be phenomenal! If any festival goers have video footage or photos we will credit your work.
