{"id":5591,"date":"2021-01-26T17:17:34","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:17:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/?p=5591"},"modified":"2021-01-26T17:46:53","modified_gmt":"2021-01-26T09:46:53","slug":"monkey-feeding-danang-noface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesmartlocal.com\/vietnam\/monkey-feeding-danang-noface\/","title":{"rendered":"No-Face Stars In A Quirky Ad, Raising Awareness Against Monkey Feeding In \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng"},"content":{"rendered":"

No-Face advocates against monkey feeding in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/h2>\n
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Perhaps you remember the group of photographers that dressed up as Studio Ghibli\u2019s animated character No-Face, and took quirky photos<\/a> at various landmarks around \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng back in September 2020. The hilarious album quickly went viral on social media, and since then, No-Face has become somewhat of a local celebrity, appearing in many other social media posts to advertise for cafes, restaurants, and other businesses.<\/p>\n

Now, the No-Face team has collaborated with M\u1ef3 Qu\u1ea3ng TV<\/a>, a popular comedy channel that makes humorous videos targeted at \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng residents, to make an ad to raise awareness against monkey feeding in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng on the S\u01a1n Tr\u00e0 Peninsula<\/strong>, a pressing matter that has troubled local authorities for a long time.<\/p>\n

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The ad warns people against monkey feeding in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/h3>\n
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\nVideo credit: M\u1ef3 Qu\u1ea3ng TV<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In the two-minute ad, No-Face is seen casually strolling on the road as he notices fruits left by people for the monkeys. Immediately, he starts removing the fruits.<\/p>\n

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\nVideo credit: M\u1ef3 Qu\u1ea3ng TV<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

His action is noticed by two passers-by, and one tries to stop him from robbing the monkeys of their food. The other, however, supports No-Face, explaining to his friend that tourists feeding the monkeys create a bad habit in the creatures.<\/p>\n

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\nThe character is explaining why people shouldn\u2019t feed the monkeys<\/em>
\nVideo credit: M\u1ef3 Qu\u1ea3ng TV<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Indeed, the monkeys are now growing dependent on humans for their food, flocking to the roads to beg for treats from visitors. Some of the daring ones even jump onto slow-moving vehicles to snatch food from people\u2019s hands, potentially causing vehicle crashes and accidents.<\/p>\n

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\nVideo credit: M\u1ef3 Qu\u1ea3ng TV<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

In a hilarious twist, the two passers-by say that since they shouldn\u2019t leave the fruits for the monkeys, they should keep them for themselves. This prompts No-Face to start chasing them as the video fades to an end.<\/p>\n

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Monkey-feeding on S\u01a1n Tr\u00e0 Peninsula<\/h3>\n
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Situated right next to \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng, the S\u01a1n Tr\u00e0 Peninsula is frequented by locals and tourists alike not only thanks to its beautiful ocean views and many tourist attractions, but also because it\u2019s home to endangered pig-tailed macaques.<\/p>\n

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\nImage credit: \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

These wild animals are no doubt a fascination for city folks, and it\u2019s not hard to understand why people would want to offer them treats in exchange for some pictures, despite the many road signs warning otherwise. Over time, the monkeys have become unafraid of humans, and now it is no longer a rare sight to see them in the dozens right next to the roads on the peninsula.<\/p>\n

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\nA monkey killed in an accident<\/em>
\nImage credit: \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

There have been many cases where monkeys are killed in accidents as they unexpectedly jump in front of passing vehicles trying to cross the road. Moreover, the food people use to feed them are often snacks, candies, and soft drinks that could be damaging to their health, while the discarded empty bottles and snack covers are harmful to the environment.<\/p>\n

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No-Face doesn\u2019t want you to feed the monkeys<\/h3>\n
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Yes, the monkeys are cute and fascinating, and it can be hard to resist giving them a treat as you look into their innocent begging eyes. However, our seemingly harmless acts of monkey feeding in \u0110\u00e0 N\u1eb5ng can quickly add up if done repeatedly, leading to detrimental effects on the ecosystem of the area.<\/p>\n

As such, let’s help spread the word and raise awareness against feeding the monkeys on S\u01a1n Tr\u00e0 Peninsula.<\/p>\n

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