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Wat Si Chum Sukhothai

Wat Si Chum is situated about 1,500 meters north of Wat Mahathat, with a moat serving as the boundary. Although there are only the remains of a small viharn and mondop, this wat is of importance.
 

Nang Talung Leather Carving in Thailand

The carving of nang talung, or shadow puppets, is another traditional art, dating back to the early 19th century. The leather that is used has to be either cowhide or buffalo hide, and neither too thick nor too thin. The translucent hide is intricately carved with the figure of some character or a scene from a theatrical play or folk tale. Black paint and paints of various colors are applied to the leather. The finished puppet is mounted on a slender stick for manipulating before a strong light, which throws the shadow onto a screen.

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