The “Monkey Buffet Festival” was first held in 1989, 24 years ago. The main idea of the festival was giving fruit and vegetables to the local monkey as well as promoting tourism in Lopburi Province, which has since proven to be very successful given it has been drawing lots of attention from both Thais and foreigners.
Local people believe that monkeys bring good fortune and prosperity to the province and its people. The feast is also a “thank you” for the monkeys, whose presence attracts thousands of tourists to the city. The festival also hosts plenty of activities such as music and dance performances, while kids dressed in monkey costumes and wearing monkey masks walking and enjoying themselves around town.