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Wat Khanon

Wat Khanon

More than 300 Nang Yai puppets are well preserved at this Temple, some 10 kilometres from Amphoe Photharam. Nang Yai is an old form of entertainment which gathers many kinds of arts; for example, Thai sculpture and classical Performances. The intricate carved puppets are portrayed on the screen by skilled male performers, and it can dance according to the music. The performance is usually demonstrated on Saturday from 10.00-11.00 a.m.

More than 300 Nang Yai (leather puppets) are well preserved at this Temple. Nang Yai is an old form of entertainment which gathers many kinds of arts; for example, Thai sculpture and classical Performances. The intricate carved puppets are portrayed on the screen by skilled male performers, and it can dance according to the music. The performance is usually demonstrated on Saturday from 10.00-11.00 a.m.Opening hours: 8am-5pmContact: 032-233-386, 081-753-1230To get there: This temple is 10 kilometer from Amphoe Photharam http://www.tourismthailand.org/See-and-Do/Sights-and-attractions-Detail/Wat-Khanon–4945