A Visit to Madame Tussaud's

Last weekend, Jab and I visited Madame Tussaud's at Siam Discovery. It is a wax museum housing real-life wax sculptures of the famous, history figures or celebrities alike. 

                                   

                                       

                           

Who is Madame Tussaud? The one above, no not me, that wax figure above of a woman holding what seems like a decapitated head. That is Anna Maria "Marie" Tussaud, a French-born artist of German descent who became known for her wax sculptures she founded in London. She died in 1850. 

Madame Tussauds was founded in London with branches in a number of major cities. It is a major tourist attraction displaying waxworks of historical and royal figures, film stars, sports stars, scientists and artists. Here in Bangkok, even famous Japanese cartoon characters like Doraemon have waxwork too!

Let's see who we partied with at Madame Tussaud's! 

The preeminent leader of Indian independence in British-ruled India, Mahatma Mohandas Gandhi. This man inspired civil rights and freedom across the world. 

                   

Buddhadasa Bhikkhu was a famous and influential ascetic-philosopher of the 20th century. Jan ko lang siya actually na-meet. Ganda kasi ng upo nya e. Hehe. I later learned that this man played and important role in the spiritual and historical journey of Thailand. 

Their majesties. Too bad, the Duke and Duchess of Wales aren't around. 

His Excellency Russian President Vladimir Putin and future Philippine President Jabar Guro. Haha! Kiddin'. No political plans here but hubby's wearing barong only because he had a previous appointment that necessitates it. He wasn't able to change to a regular shirt due to time constraint. Nag-explain. Bow. 

                                    

May balak palitan si Obama? Lol. 

                                      

Oh no. Who would have thought that here, in Thailand, we would find our true selves and our true love. Haha!

                           

Yao Ming, ambaho!!!

                            

Rubbing elbows and having serious conversations with the stars. Myy deep philosophical convo with Johnny Depp was, um, impressive. 

                           

BUT THIS, I LOVE THE MOST!!!!

DORAEMON!!!! Now I can hear the opening theme playing somewhere in the background.  

                                       

My siblings will love Madame Tussauds! I can't wait to bring them all here! In shaa Allah. :)