December 21 According to a report by the Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK), on the 20th, the “Japanese Monkey Center” in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, released a picture in which monkeys in the park gathered next to the fire to “bake the fire” for warmth with a comfortable expression.
On the 20th, the “Japanese Monkey Center” in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, released a picture in which monkeys in the park gathered next to the fire to “bake” the fire for warmth, with a comfortable expression.
According to reports, that day, after the staff in the park lit the fire, the monkeys gathered around the fire, putting their abdomen and backs close to the fire to warm them, and combing their hairs, looking very enjoyable.
After seeing this, visiting tourists said, “(Monkeys) look so happy” and “Feel that they are warm.”
On the 20th, the “Japanese Monkey Center” in Inuyama City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan, released a picture in which monkeys in the park gathered next to the fire to “bake” the fire for warmth, with a comfortable expression.
According to the introduction, the local monkey tradition of “brilling fire” originated in 1959. At that time, due to the impact of Typhoon Ise Bay, a large number of trees were blown down, and the breeders of the “Japanese Monkey Center” lit the fallen wood for warmth.
The monkey in the yard found that the breeder was not afraid of the flames after heating, but approached the breeder to warm up. Since then, this “habit” has continued.
Regarding the monkey tradition of “brying fire”, a keeper in the hospital said, “[This tradition] has lasted for 61 years, and we don’t want to be interrupted by the coronavirus epidemic.” He also said, “I hope everyone can feel warm after seeing the monkey warm.”
