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A Thai performer of the Sai Yong Hong Chinese Teochew Opera troupe smokes backstage before a performance to worship the Chinese Gods, as part of the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations at a school in Chinatown, Bangkok, Thailand, 04 February 2018. The Chinese Opera is a spectacle combining song, dance, acting, poetry and martial arts. The performers wear colorful costumes and elaborate make-up. The Chinese Opera in Thailand is Teochew opera or Chiuchow opera, one of the many variants of its kind, originating from southern China. The traditional Chinese Opera has been a part of Thai culture for centuries, with performances taking place on various occasions in the Thai-Chinese community. This year the Chinese Lunar New Year or Spring Festival falls on 16 February, to mark the Year of the Dog. (Photo by Rungroj Yongrit/EPA/EFE)
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