Ramakien

"The Ramakien (literally "Glory of Rama") is Thailand's national epic, derived from the Hindu epic Ramayana. While the main story is identical to that of the Ramayana, many other aspects were transposed into a Thai context, such as the clothes, weapons, topography, and elements of nature, which are described as being Thai in style. Although Thailand is considered a Theravada Buddhist society, the Hindu mythology latent in the Ramakien serves to provide Thai legends with a creation myth, as well as representations of various spirits which complement beliefs derived from Thai animism." ~ Wikipedia

    

"Rama, the heir to the throne of Ayodhya, was sent into exile for 14 years by his stepmother.  His wife, Sita and brother Lakshman went with him into the deep forest.  Tosakan, the demon king of Longka (Sri Lanka), abducted Sita and carries her off to his island kingdom hoping to marry her.  The brothers pursued him.  Hanuman, the white monkey god, volunteers his service, together they won the alliance of two monkey kings, Sukrip and Chompupan, each with a powerful army.  They march south to the coast opposite Longka.  The monkey armies build a road of stone through the sea and lay siege to Longka.  Many victorious battles are waged against Tosakan’s demon armies.  Finally, Rama defeated Tosakan and killed him.  Rama then crowns his ally, Piphek (Tosakan’s banished brother) as King of Longka and returns with Sita to resume his rign in Ayodha."

These men in costumes performed in the Ramakien story at

The National Theatre of Thailand in Bangkok.