BANGKOK (AFP): An ancient world of swords, warriors and folklore roars to life on the darkened street, offering a momentary escape from the modern-day bustle of Bangkok's unstoppable development.
BANGKOK : An ancient world of swords, warriors and folklore roars to life on the darkened street, offering a momentary escape from the modern-day bustle of Bangkok's unstoppable development.
For centuries, troupes like this have performed throughout Thailand, where 14% of the population are ethnic Chinese. "Chinese opera in Thailand has seen a sharp drop in terms of both audience attendance and performances," said one of the costume designers.
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