Whereas in other shadow theatres, the puppets are small with moving parts, Nang Yai ‘puppets’ are static pictures held up against the illuminated screen. The movement comes from the puppeteers themselves. Until recently, Nang Yai was a dying art, but now its traditions are being preserved and promoted at Wat Khanon in Ratchaburi. The temple not only looks after Nang Yai puppets, but also teaches a new generation of puppeteers to stage the elaborate performances. - See more at: http://www.tatnews.org/discover-thainess-through-the-magic-of-nang-yai-shadow-puppetry/#sthash.idANZIwJ.dpuf