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Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies.

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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer puts on his costume before going on stage for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer puts on his costume before going on stage for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer drinks a can of iced coffee during an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her costume before going on stage for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her costume before going on stage for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her costume before going on stage for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Backstage at a Chinese opera performing for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before an opera performance for the Lunar New Year at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An opera performer rests on top of a crate of props and costumes before a Chinese opera at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  An opera performer rests on top of a crate of props and costumes before a Chinese opera at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man lights prayer candles before a Chinese opera performance at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man lights prayer candles before a Chinese opera performance at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 04 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man lights prayer candles before a Chinese opera performance at the Phek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toey section of Bangkok. Many Chinese shrines and temples host Chinese operas during the Lunar New Year. Lunar New Year was January 28 this year and opera troupes are finishing their holiday engagements at the local temples.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Spectators watch a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A cast member watches a soccer game between Thailand and Myanmar before going on stage at a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member plays video games on his smart phone before going on stage during a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member adjusts the head gear of her costume before going on stage at a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member adjusts the head gear of her costume before going on stage at a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member adjusts the head gear of her costume before going on stage at a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A cast member backstage during a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members, one using a mirror with a photo of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, on it put on their makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members, one using a mirror with a photo of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, on it put on their makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A young cast member puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A young cast member puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A young cast member puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A young cast member puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members put on their makeup on a street in Bangkok before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of the cast prays backstage before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of the cast prays backstage before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of the cast prays backstage before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members put on their makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members put on their makeup on a street in Bangkok before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member feeds her baby before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A member of the crew checks his smart phone while he relaxes in a hammock during a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Cast members put on their makeup on a street in Bangkok before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member feeds her baby before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member feeds her baby before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Parts of a costume of a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performer at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Cast and crew of a Chinese opera share a communal meal before an opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera cast members chat on stage before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Talisman that represents the spirit of the opera backstage at a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) at the shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A member of the crew packs up costumes before a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) performance at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The stage for a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) at Pek Leng Keng Shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Talisman that represents the spirit of the opera in Pek Leng Keng shrine when there was  a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) at the shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 08 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Talisman that represents the spirit of the opera in Pek Leng Keng shrine when there was  a Chinese opera (also called ngiew in Thailand) at the shrine in the Khlong Toei neighborhood of Bangkok. Public performances of music and celebration were banned during the first 30 days of the mourning period for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Now, nearly two months after the revered monarch's death, Bangkok street life is returning to normal and Chinese temples and shrines are once again scheduling operas.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women watch a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer puts on her costume before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A boy whose parents are performers in a Chinese opera troupe does his homework before an opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Fireworks are set off, signifying the start of a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Fireworks are set off, signifying the start of a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer prays before going on stage for a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers change into the costumes before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her costume before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her costume before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on the makeup (left) while the stage sits empty before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at Chiao Eng Piao Shrine in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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