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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People sign prayers before the procession at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The chedi of Wat Saket at the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People sign prayers before the procession at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Young men in traditional Thai outfits in the procession marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Dancers at Wat Saket during the procession marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai high school students carry Buddhist flags in the procession marking the start of the Wat Saket 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men in traditional Brahmin priests outfits  spool out a red cloth with prayers written on it at the start of the Wat Saket annual temple annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man in a traditional Brahmin's priest outfit carries a red cloth inscribed with prayers during the Wat Saket temple fair parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People carry the red cloth that will be placed around the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People carry the red cloth that will be placed around the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks lead a procession up Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks lead a procession up Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People a red cloth inscribed with prayers up to the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People a red cloth inscribed with prayers up to the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People a red cloth inscribed with prayers up to the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People a red cloth inscribed with prayers up to the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People a red cloth inscribed with prayers up to the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays at the chedi at the top of Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray at the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman holding monk's robes she donated to make merit prays at the chedi at the top of Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray at the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray at the chedi at Wat Saket during the parade marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A red cloth is dropped over the chedi at Wat Saket marking the start of the temple's annual 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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  • 18 NOVEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People grab food that was left as an offering at the chedi at Wat Saket at the start of the temple's annual 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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