Which unusual birthday tradition did the King of Siam observe? Mention some of the gifts that he gave.

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The King of Siam used to give, not receive gifts on his birthdays. One year on his birthday he gifted each of his daughters a green parrot in a golden cage. The other gifts that he gave were his wedding presents and his own crowns which had gone out of fashion.

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