Elephant Education Center and Elephant Kingdom Project, Surin Province, organized a grand Thai Elephant Day on March 13 to make merit and dedicate merit to elephants and mahouts. Praise elephants, important animals, symbols of the country
Mr. Phichit Boontan, Governor of Surin, presided over the ceremony to pay respect to the Pakam Chang Shrine. that the elephants respect Inside the Center for Education Baan Ta Klang Elephant Village, Kra Pho Sub-district, Tha Tum District, Surin Province, with sacrifices made with sweet and savory food, fruits, drinking water, and religious ceremonies. Making merit by giving alms to monks to dedicate merit to the mahouts The deceased elephant herder and all the elephants that died. In addition, there were more than 80 elephants participating in the event under the supervision of the Surin Provincial Administrative Organization. tourist Participate in many activities and feed the elephants.
as well as the Kochchakkek Project Surin Province also organize activities on Thai Elephant Day, worshiping Phrakhru Pakam Worship of the elephant herdsmen - the royal portrait procession The elephant parade continued back to the city. martial arts Chinese food for elephants in honor of elephants which is an important animal of Thailand Make Thai people pay more attention to elephants. Give importance to helping and conserve more elephants It once again honored the elephant as an important animal. In addition to the honor that elephants have received in the past Whether it is the white elephant in the national flag or the white elephant that symbolizes the country or the majestic animal of the King.
However, the cabinet resolution on May 26, 1998 designated March 13 of every year as Thai Elephant Day. He foresees that if Thai Elephant Day is established, it will help Thai people to pay attention to elephants, love elephants, cherish elephants, as well as giving importance to helping elephant conservation. which is an animal that has great contributions to the land of Thailand .
Source: Thai News Agency