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Festival of Thailand
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These annual fairs are held in the eastern
provinces Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat to celebrate the
abundance of local fruits such a rambutan, durian,
mangosteen and Zallaca, then at their peak of succulent
ripeness. Besides stalls selling the produce of
surrounding archards, and local products, there are
colourful processions of floats decorated with fruits and
flowers, beauty pageants, fruits contests, cultural
shows, exhibitions of provincial handicrafts and
agricultural produce, and local entertainments