Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, in collaboration with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), successfully hosted a two-day event in celebration of World Elephant Day.
The event, held on August 12 and 13, aimed to raise awareness about the critical role elephants play in ecosystems and to support elephant conservation initiatives.
The gentle giants enjoyed a feast of their favourite fruits and vegetables
This year’s festivities included cultural ceremonies reflecting the spirit of Thailand, a craft market, a fruit feast for elephants, and educational activities for students from Chiang Rai and guests.
The first day featured an interactive learning session for students, featuring education on elephant anatomy and behaviour led by a resident veterinarian, followed by seed planting activities designed to cultivate awareness of the importance of elephants and nature. The event also had a craft market showcasing handcrafted art and products from local artisans, before concluding the day with a grand buffet of fruits and vegetables for the elephants.
The second day commenced with a sacred elephant blessing ceremony, known as the Pakham Ceremony, then ended with a hosted lunch and a learning session with students from The School of the Blind, Mae Sai.
Since its establishment in 2003, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has worked alongside GTAEF to care for the 20 elephants it has rescued from Thailand’s city streets and illegal logging camps, as well as supported their mahouts and families.
Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort, in collaboration with the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF), successfully hosted a two-day event in celebration of World Elephant Day.
The event, held on August 12 and 13, aimed to raise awareness about the critical role elephants play in ecosystems and to support elephant conservation initiatives.
This year’s festivities included cultural ceremonies reflecting the spirit of Thailand, a craft market, a fruit feast for elephants, and educational activities for students from Chiang Rai and guests.
The first day featured an interactive learning session for students, featuring education on elephant anatomy and behaviour led by a resident veterinarian, followed by seed planting activities designed to cultivate awareness of the importance of elephants and nature. The event also had a craft market showcasing handcrafted art and products from local artisans, before concluding the day with a grand buffet of fruits and vegetables for the elephants.
The second day commenced with a sacred elephant blessing ceremony, known as the Pakham Ceremony, then ended with a hosted lunch and a learning session with students from The School of the Blind, Mae Sai.
Since its establishment in 2003, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp & Resort has worked alongside GTAEF to care for the 20 elephants it has rescued from Thailand’s city streets and illegal logging camps, as well as supported their mahouts and families.