Phetchaburi is home to the Thai Song Dam, a distinctive ethnic group originally from Laos. Every April, for the traditional Thai New Year, Thai Song Dam from Ratchaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Suphanburi, Phichit, Surat Thani and elsewhere converge on the Cultural Center in Khao Yoi District of Phetchaburi to hold their New Year celebrations. Merit-making ceremonies are performed at the village and native costumes are brought out for this special occasion. Rarely seen folk music and plays are held at this unique event.

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