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Festival of Thailand
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This annual celebration commemorates the
birthday of the celebrated Rattanakosin poet, Sunthorn
Phu (1787 - 1855), designated as an eminent classical
poet by UNESCO. The celebration occurs at the Sunthorn
Phu Memorial Park at Ban Kram village, Amphoe Klaeng,
birthplace of the poet father. Highlights include
dramatic performances and puppet shows depicting Sunthorn
Phu's literary works, poetry recitals and folk
entertainment.