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 Of course. Here is your monkey story: The Monkey Mirror There once was a monkey named Mr. Momo who lived in the jungle behind the parliament building — very strategic location. Culturally, Momo is an artist. He will spend 3 hours staring at his own reflection in a puddle, then get offended by it. Just like humans who spend 3 hours taking selfies and then use a filter because they don't like their face. He steals tourists' sunglasses, not because he needs them, but because he wants to look cool in front of other monkeys. He has zero idea how to use them, so he wears them upside down. Very cultural. Very human. Politically, Momo is a natural leader. Every morning he climbs to the highest branch, screams the loudest, beats his chest, and makes big promises about more bananas for everyone. All the other monkeys clap. Then he goes down and eats most of the bananas himself. When the other monkeys complain, he points at a different tree and screams, "LOOK, A SQUIRREL!" and ...

Topeng Monyet in Jakarta. Image: lisasaan.wordpress.com Tari Topeng Monyet or Monkey Masked Dance is a very popular street dance in Jakarta, Indonesia, although it's very rare these days to be able to be found. This happens because there is a ban on the Jakarta Government to exploit the monkeys to be "singers". The aim is to protect monkeys from commercial action detrimental to the welfare and happiness of monkeys. Let's watch this documentary video.  This ban occurred since Jokowi become governor of Jakarta, Jokowi and now is president of Indonesia. Ahok has replaced Jokowi as governor, but the monkey mask dance was forbidden to be shown in the streets of Jakarta. Perhaps you can still see this dance in other areas such as Bekasi or Tangerang, which is not far from Jakarta.