A unique cultural festival amidst the vast forest.

(CLO) On March 12th, the Buon Don Elephant Festival 2025 was held in Krong Na commune, Buon Don district, Dak Lak province. This was also one of a series of activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Victory of Buon Ma Thuot and the liberation of Dak Lak province (March 10, 1975 - March 10, 2025).

The Buon Don Elephant Festival 2025 is an attractive activity within the " Tourism Journey" of the 9th Buon Ma Thuot Coffee Festival 2025, aiming to introduce the cultural and ecological tourism potential of Buon Don district and Dak Lak province in general to friends and tourists from inside and outside the province.

Offerings for the elephant's health

The Elephant Festival aims to honor the role of elephants in the cultural and economic life of the local people, while also demonstrating the connection between humans and nature. This is one of the prominent events that attracts the attention of domestic and international tourists, allowing them to explore the unique cultural features of the ethnic groups in Buon Don district through a spectacular artistic program.

Recite prayers for the elephant's health.

This year, six elephants cared for and nurtured in Buon Don district participated. Visitors could learn about the water-blessing ceremony and the health-blessing ceremony for elephants; experience elephant-friendly activities, watch an elephant grooming competition, participate in an elephant buffet, and take photos with elephants...

The organizers judged the entries and awarded first prize to H'Khun the elephant, second prize to Kham Got the elephant, and third prize to Kham Sinh the elephant for their beautiful makeup.

Some photos from the Buon Don Elephant Festival 2025:

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Elephant makeup contest

Buffet for elephants

Source: https://www.congluan.vn/hoi-voi-buon-don-2025-le-hoi-van-hoa-doc-dao-giua-dai-ngan-post338165.html