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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe performs in Bangkok. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. The business hired them to make merit. The performance was free to the community but nobody came. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe puts on her makeup before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe relaxes backstage during a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom036.jpg
  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his costume before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOpera120614014.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance in a small town near Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom061.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A member of the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe comforts her baby before a show. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom010.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe make merit by praying at a shrine behind a Chinese business in Bangkok during a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaMinBuri0128024.jpg
  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera performers with their child backstage at a Chinese opera at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer checks her headdress in a mirror at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Performers with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe take the stage during a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom040.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A child whose parents are opera performers plays with a tablet computer while his parents are on stage at a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom018.jpg
  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A child Chinese opera performer backstage before a show at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOpera051415008.jpg
  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOpera051415001.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Performers get into character for a Chinese opera performance in a small town near Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom062.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe gets into character before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom022.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe gets into character before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom020.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOperaNakhonPathom006.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera performers put on their costumes at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOpera1126024.jpg
  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Performers with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe take the stage during a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 FEBRUARY 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer on stage during a Chinese opera performance at a small shrine in a residential part of Bangkok. The small troupe travels from Chinese shrine to Chinese shrine performing for a few nights before going to another shrine. They spend about half the year touring in Thailand and the other half of the year touring in Malaysia. Members of the troupe are paid about 5,000 Thai Baht per month (about $140 US). Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called Ngiew. It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A musician plays the suona, also called a laba, during a Chinese opera in the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera performers put on their costumes before a show at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChineseOpera120614006.jpg
  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on her makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Chinese sheet music for the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe prays at a small altar backstage during a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe relax backstage during a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe puts on her makeup before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe performs in a Chinese shrine in the village of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Performers with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe take the stage during a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe gets into character before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe gets into character before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A member of the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe comforts her baby before a show. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers wait in the wings before taking the stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer relaxes in her dressing room before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe puts on her makeup before a show while other cast members talk to her. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer puts on her makeup before going on stage at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People watch a Chinese opera performance at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers wait for the Chinese opera to start at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe perform in Bangkok. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A musician with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe during a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe puts on her makeup before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe performs in a Chinese shrine in the village of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Performers with the Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe get into character before a show in a Chinese shrine in the town of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: Men prepare offerings at a shrine in Bang Luang before a Chinese Opera. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The stage for a Chinese opera next to Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A Chinese opera performer (right) buys ice cream from a street vendor before a show at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A Chinese opera performer backstage before a show at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A Chinese opera performer greets a mom and her baby backstage before a show at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 MAY 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Pek Leng Keng Mangkorn Khiew Shrine in the Khlong Toey slum in Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holiday when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. Most of the Chinese operas from Bangkok travel to Malaysia for Ghost Month, leaving just a few to perform in Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his costume before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performer puts on his makeup before going on stage at the Ruby Goddess Shrine in the Dusit district of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Chinese opera performers with their child backstage at a Chinese opera at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A musician goes performs at a Chinese opera at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A performer waits for the Chinese opera to start at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Chinese opera performers put on their costumes at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer relaxes along the Chao Phraya River before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer washes his hands in the Chao Phraya River before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers put on their makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer warms up before going on stage in a Chinese opera at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer puts on his makeup before a Chinese opera performance at the Chow Su Kong Shrine in the Talat Noi neighborhood of Bangkok. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their culture with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are about 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year and Chinese holidays when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe puts on her costume before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe perform in Bangkok. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe perform in Bangkok. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A member of the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe performs in Bangkok. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe relax backstage during a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A performer with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Performers with the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe put on their makeup before a show. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 28 JANUARY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A cast member of the Tear Kia Ee Lye Heng opera troupe sleeps beneath the stage before a performance. They were performing for a business in the Min Buri district of Bangkok for the Lunar New Year, which this year is Jan 31. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Teochew speaking Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when they travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage. They are also frequently hired by Chinese owned businesses to perform as a form of merit making.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: A performer backstage at a Chinese opera performance in a small town near Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 25 JANUARY 2014 - BANG LUANG, NAKHON PATHOM, THAILAND: The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe performs in a Chinese shrine in the village of Bang Luang, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. The Sing Tong Teochew opera troupe has been together for 60 years and travels through central Thailand and Bangkok performing for mostly ethnic Chinese audiences.  Chinese opera was once very popular in Thailand, where it is called “Ngiew.” It is usually performed in the Teochew language. Millions of Chinese emigrated to Thailand (then Siam) in the 18th and 19th centuries and brought their cultural practices with them. Recently the popularity of ngiew has faded as people turn to performances of opera on DVD or movies. There are still as many 30 Chinese opera troupes left in Bangkok and its environs. They are especially busy during Chinese New Year when travel from Chinese temple to Chinese temple performing on stages they put up in streets near the temple, sometimes sleeping on hammocks they sling under their stage.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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