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Festivals are special events that symbolize the rich traditions and culture of a homeland and its folks. Known as the land of smiles, Thailand has plenty of joyful celebrations to offers including one of the amusing festivals in the province of Lopburi, the Monkey Festival. The Monkey Festival is the wildest party ever held in honor of the monkeys in which have contributed a significant role in the society.

Monkeys are believed to be the carrier of luck and fortune in the town. They are given utmost protection and care by the people, because they have been a part of the society long before the province’s civilization. The Monkey Festival was started in 1989 by Mr. Yongyoot Kitwattananuson, the president of the Lopburi Inn Group Company at that time, to recognize the historic and cultural involvement of monkeys in the progress of the Lopburi community. Since then, the event is regularly conducted every last Sunday of November of the year. Both locals and tourists celebrate the occasion by feeding the monkeys living around San-Phra-Kan, Phra-pang-sam-yod, with the variety of food and fruits like bananas, cucumbers, watermelon, papaya and a lot more.

Not only has the Monkey Festival become famous in the country, but has also become a tourist attraction.