A taste of mini Thailand in Penang

The Supanna Matcha (Golden Fish) encounters the Hanuman (white monkey) in the classical dance ‘Khon: Episode of the Pursuit of Supanna Matcha’ during the Thai Festival 2018 at Gurney Paragon Mall in Penang. — Photos: GARY CHEN/The Star

THE story of a mermaid being chased by a white monkey had the audience captivated by the dance, music and costumes.

It provided a glimpse of Thai culture through the classical dance titled ‘Khon: Episode of the Pursuit of Supanna Matcha’.