Dubbed "Monkey City," the province of Lopburi in Thailand is known for its population of long-tailed macaques that guard its ancient ruins and temples. Thousands of tourists flock to the province, located about 93 miles northeast of Bangkok, to see these urban-adapted monkeys, which some , according to CNN.

To give thanks to the monkeys, which help boost tourism in the area, the city holds an annual "monkey buffet" feast at the ancient Khmer temple,Prang Sam Yot,every last week of November (it falls on November 25 this year). And what a feast it is.

with with over 2,000 kilograms (about 4,400 lbs) of food — peanuts, cabbage, watermelon, bananas, pumpkin, pineapple, boiled eggs, cucumbers, cakes, candies and cans of soda and juice — all prepared for the monkeys, according to Thai Airways.The fruits and vegetables are sometimes arranged in festive, colorful pyramids or simply laid out on mats by the temple, to the delight of the monkeys.

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The buffet sparks a feeding frenzy among the 3,000 macaques that live in the area, and the festivities have become a popular attraction for both local and foreign visitors.

According to Festival Asia, the festival also hosts performances and activities that celebrate all things monkey, such as dances with . The town is also decorated with monkey sculptures.

Lopburi’s monkey population survives in part due to , according to Lonely Planet.

Because the monkeys that populate the town are used to human interaction, they have also been known to cheekily steal unwary tourists' belongings or food. Officials remind visitors that the monkeys are wild animals and can get aggressive, and warn photographers against luring the monkeys with food.

Lopburi is a three-hour train ride from Bangkok via Ayutthaya. Entrance to the Prang Sam Yot temple is 30 Baht and are given sticks that will help ward off aggressively curious monkeys.

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