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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor who sells inflatable toys at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Teenagers send SMS messages to their friends before playing a darts game at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Ferris wheel on the midway at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Ferris wheel on the midway at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Ferris wheel on the midway at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Children sells candies at the Wat Saket Temple Fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A food vendor sells Thai snacks at the Wat Saket Temple Fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman floats a candle to make merit at the Wat Saket temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman floats a candle to make merit at the Wat Saket temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The full moon rises over Bangkok during the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The old historic part of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People walk around the chedi, which is covered in a red cloth at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The old historic part of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The old historic part of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People ring prayer bells at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A girl cocks an airgun at a shooting game at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by donating rice to Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by donating rice to Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prays at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A girl makes an offering at the statue of a tiger at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A ferris wheel at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk annoints people at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk annoints people at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk sprinkles holy water on people at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk sprinkles holy water on people at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 21 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her daughter donate 20Baht (about $0.60 US) at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A youngster plays a lottery like game at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor sells inflatable toys at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Ferris wheel on the midway at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman floats a candle to make merit at the Wat Saket temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People walk around the chedi, which is covered in a red cloth at the Wat Saket temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The old historic part of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Children ride a Ferris wheel at  Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk blesses people Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk blesses people Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monk blesses people Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by donating rice to Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by donating rice to Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People make merit by donating rice to Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 NOVEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A monket statue looks over money donated to Wat Saket at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks on the street in front of Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: School girls react to losing a round of bingo in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women play bingo in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A couple on a date in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A couple on a date in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The street in front of Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man shoots a sling shot at targets in a booth on the midway at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A balloon vendor at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A balloon vendor at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist nuns walk past a ferris wheel spinning in front of Wat Saket during the temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A ferris wheel spins in front of Wat Saket during the temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A ferris wheel spins in front of Wat Saket during the temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A ferris wheel spins in front of Wat Saket during the temple fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman takes aim with a pellet pistol at a shooting booth at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A child on a ride on the midway at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The "shill" who draws people into the haunted house at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The "shill" who draws people into the haunted house at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A "freak show" ticket taker at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A "freak show" ticket taker at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Buddhist monk looks into the freak show tent during the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man rings a prayer bell after climbing to the top of Wat Saket during the temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People process in prayer around the top of Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  School girls pose for photos with their smart phones at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women pray at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women pray at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A couple make merit by having a monk's robe blessed at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man staples a donation of Thai Baht to a prayer rope at Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  School girls pray at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  School girls pray at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Prayer bells inscribed "Golden Mount Thailand" at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her husband make merit by having a monk's robe blessed at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family makes merit by having a monk's robe blessed at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Sisters beat a prayer gong at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The flag of the Thai monarchy flies over the city of Bangkok from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The skyline of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man makes merit by leaving lotus blossoms at Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The skyline of Bangkok as seen from the top of Wat Saket during the annual temple fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  School girls share a snack on the midway at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A "carny" waits for customers at a shooting booth at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A "carny" waits for customers at a shooting booth at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her son walk through a row of booths at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Fried and grilled insects for sale in the food row at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai school girl takes aim with a pellet rifle at a shooting booth at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai school girl takes aim with a pellet rifle at a shooting booth at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Thailand is facing a rising tide of gun violence and is wrestling with how to curb it. Despite strict gun control laws, more and more guns are showing up in the country. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai teenagers walk past the freak show tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People leave prayers and wishes on the red cloth that will placed on the chedi at Wat Saket before the parade marking the start of the temple's annual temple. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  School girls play bingo in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Bingo cards in the Bingo tent at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Grilled squid for sale at the Wat Saket Temple Fair in Bangkok. Bingo is called Bingo in Thailand. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women pray at Wat Saket during the temple's annual fair. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A food vendor prepares snacks on a street in front of Wat Saket, during the temple's fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A food vendor prepares snacks on a street in front of Wat Saket, during the temple's fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 27 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Fruit punches for sale on a street in front of Wat Saket, during the temple's fair in Bangkok. Wat Saket, popularly known as the Golden Mount or "Phu Khao Thong," is one of the most popular and oldest Buddhist temples in Bangkok. It dates to the Ayutthaya period (roughly 1350-1767 AD) and was renovated extensively when the Siamese fled Ayutthaya and established their new capitol in Bangkok. The temple holds an annual fair in November, the week of the full moon. It's one of the most popular temple fairs in Bangkok. The fair draws people from across Bangkok and spills out in the streets around the temple.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai high school students march in the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai high school students march in the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pick up fresh fruit that has been placed during the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks in the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A dragon dance troupe climbs the 316 steps up the Wat Saket chedi hill during the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 30 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese lion dancers perform at sunrise on Bamrung Muang Street during the parade marking the start of the annual temple fair at Wat Saket. Wat Saket is on a man-made hill in the historic section of Bangkok. The temple has golden spire that is 260 feet high which was the highest point in Bangkok for more than 100 years. The temple construction began in the 1800s in the reign of King Rama III and was completed in the reign of King Rama IV. The annual temple fair is held on the 12th lunar month, for nine days around the November full moon. During the fair a red cloth (reminiscent of a monk's robe) is placed around the Golden Mount while the temple grounds hosts Thai traditional theatre, food stalls and traditional shows.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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