Lopburi, Thailand – The 3,000-year-old city of Lopburi, located 93 miles from Bangkok, hosts a unique annual festival to honor its monkey population. On the last Sunday of November, locals celebrate by organizing a grand feast for over 3,000 long-tailed macaques.
The lively event includes dancing performances by humans to entertain the monkeys, along with an elaborate spread of fruits, vegetables, and treats. The festival is a gesture of gratitude towards the primates, believed to bring good fortune to the city.
Lopburi, home to the historic Phra Prang Sam Yot temple, is renowned for its archaeological significance and harmonious coexistence between humans and monkeys. The playful macaques, considered symbols of prosperity, roam freely, attracting tourists worldwide.