Tue, 02/28/2012 - 10:23 — Anonymous by Aloha LavinaBangkok's Joe Louis
Puppet Theater, also known as "Nattayasala Hun Lakorn Lek," was once one
of Bangkok's top attractions. It was founded by the late master of puppets
Sakorn Yangkhieosod in 2002, whose English name was Joe Louis, and showcased
the remarkable Thai traditional art of puppetry. Sadly, the curtain dropped
permanently for the show in 2010, when its contract with the now demolished
Suan Lum Night Bazaar expired. Many thought that was the end of the
historic Bangkok attraction. But now it's been confirmed that the Joe Louis
puppets will dance again at Asiatique, a new waterfront dining, shopping and
entertainment complex on Charoen Krung Road. According to officials, the new
theater will open in June. Before the curtain dropped at Suan Lum Night
Bazaar, we headed backstage to check out one of the skilled puppeteers' last
performances. For an idea of what to expect when the Joe Louis Puppet Theater
re-opens in its new location in June, check out some of the images
below. read more
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