Nang yai (Thai: หนังใหญ่, pronounced [nǎŋ jàj]) is a form of shadow play found in Thailand. Puppets are made of painted buffalo hide, while the story is narrated by songs, chants and music. Nang means "leather" ("leather puppet" in this case), and in common usage refers to a dance-drama shadow puppet show.
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Nang yai (Thai: หนังใหญ่, pronounced [nǎŋ jàj]) is a form of shadow play found in Thailand. Puppets are made of painted buffalo hide, while the story is narrated by songs, chants and music. Nang means "leather" ("leather puppet" in this case), and in common usage refers to a dance-drama shadow puppet show.