RATCHABURI, Dec 20 (TNA) – Local people host a feast for
thousands of wild monkeys in an annual cultural festival of Chom Bueng district,
Ratchaburi province.
Tons of fruits, corn and rice were served on tables for the
wild macaques that reside at Tham Chom Pon Cave jungle.
They had to be scared away, not to scramble, until the
presiding official arrived.
After a one-hour wait, the long-tailed macaques were drawn
from tree branches and the jungle to partake in the feast.
The monkeys at Tham Chom Pon forest belong to three clans,
according to local residents.
Monkey feasts are common in Thailand. The most famous is in the central province of
Lop Buri, also known as the “Monkey City.”
About 3,000 monkeys enjoy annual buffet at the ruins of an ancient Hindu
temple, Phra Prang Sam Yot. (TNA)
