Over 1,000 visitors attended a biennial Elephant Race held in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district, in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on March 12.
Over 1,000 visitors attended a biennial Elephant Race held in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district, in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on March 12.
About 18 elephants participated in a swimming race across the Serepok River, and in a friendly football playing competition.
A wide range of activities including a prayer for the elephants’ health; traditional Xoang dance performance, a traditional ethnic costume show, and a gong music performance were also held.
The festival is one of the traditions of Buon Don district’s ethnic minority people to help preserve and develop their distinctive culture.
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| Preparing for the water wharf ceremony |
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| Praying for good weather, a bumper harvest and a happy life |
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| The Serepok River |
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| A prayer for the elephants’ health |
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| Elephants are a symbol of Central Highlands |
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| A boy riding on an elephant with his father |
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| The elderly and children alike are excited about the race |
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| Xoang dance performance |
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| A gong music show |
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| A press photographer trying to ride on an elephant |
(Source:VOV)
