Big Buddha is a giant statue of Buddha encased in Burmese alabaster that towers over Phuket from the peak of Mount Nagakerd. Construction on Big Buddha began in 2007, and Phuketians are proud of ...

but portraying an icon like Buddha offers a chance to carry his legacy beyond the stage. Art can inspire and create impact," Bubbles Sabharwal, writer and director, who also had a cameo in the opera.