Wat Khanon Shadow Puppet Museum: Thai Arts and Culture 🎭

The Wat Khanon Shadow Puppet Museum is located in Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province. It is an important and interesting cultural tourist attraction for those who want to experience Thai cultural heritage. "Nang Yai" is an ancient Thai performing art that is hard to find nowadays. Wat Khanon is one of the places that still preserves this art very well. The characteristics of the shadow puppet are the use of buffalo or cow hides carved into the images of characters from Thai literature, such as the Ramakien, and then projected onto a white cloth screen. The movement of the shadow puppets to the rhythm of the beautiful melodies and rhythms is the charm that made the shadow puppets popular in the past. One of the highlights of visiting the Wat Khanon Shadow Puppet Museum is watching the shadow puppet show, which is held regularly every Saturday or during important festivals. This show is unique, with the movement of the shadow puppets in harmony with live Thai music, allowing the audience to experience Thai art and culture that is still vibrant. Opening and closing hours: - Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - The shadow puppet show is held every Saturday. If it is a public holiday, there may be additional shows. Location: Wat Khanon, Soi Fa Subdistrict, Photharam District, Ratchaburi Province Admission fee: Free admission #Cultural tourism