Thai Elephant Week
Not yet ratedNo RatingsThe Thai Elephant Conservation Center in Lampang is near Chiang Mai, in the northern part of Thailand. It is easy to get there by bus, in which you would want to take the “Green Bus” which runs from Lampang to Chiang Mai approximately every half hour. Tell the driver where you want to go, and he will drop you off at the Conservation Centre. It is recommended that you take a bus departing the station before 8 AM.
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Sunday 03/01/09
to Friday 03/13/09
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Km. 28-29 Lampang - Chiang Mai Highway
Wiang Tan, Hang Chat Lampang,,
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At the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in the northern province of Lampang, people who are interested in the well being and care of Thailand’s most majestic animal gather for Thai Elephant Week during the second week of March.
On March 12th, visitors can participate in an ancient royal tradition which was adopted by princes and high-ranking officials of the old Lanna Kingdom. On this day, visitors can join the mahouts on a ceremonial dinner for the elephants, called the “Northern Khontok Dinner.” This event, and the dinner itself are part of a very old royal tradition, and considered at the pinnacle of northern Thai cuisine. Celebrate the elephants place in Thai culture and feed the elephant a Khontok treat!
Please call ahead and confirm the date and time of the event, as plans may change.
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