Thai Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden

Thai Elephant Day at Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden

Elephant Blessing Ceremony and Giant Fruit Cake

Every year on March 13th, Thailand celebrates Elephant Day. Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden marks this special occasion with a grand ceremony and festivities.

Morning Almsgiving and Holy Water Sprinkling

The day began at 7:00 AM with Mr. Kamphol Thanatcha, President of Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden, and the management team presiding over an alms-giving ceremony for 9 monks and 19 elephants. Holy water was sprinkled on the participants and the elephant herd to bring blessings and good fortune.

Elephant Blessing Ceremony

Following the almsgiving, a grand Elephant Blessing Ceremony (Hong Khwan Chang) was held. Mr. Thawatchai Srithong, Governor of Chonburi Province, presided over the ceremony, joined by Mr. Kamphol Thanatcha, President of Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden; Mr. Pattawat Khanthahhiran, District Chief of Sattahip; Mr. Sakarin Nuethong, Acting Director of Livestock Zone 2; Mr. Chawana Thongyen, Chief of Livestock Chonburi Province; Mr. Pairote Maseng, Livestock Banglamung District; and Mr. Arinchaiyaphan Chaiphichet, Livestock Sattahip District. The ceremony featured an elaborate procession and concluded with the President opening a giant fruit cake buffet, much to the delight of the tourists.

Significance of Elephant Day

Elephant Day is celebrated annually on March 13th to honor elephants, the magnificent animals that hold a special place in the hearts of all Thais. Beyond their historical significance, including the white elephant as the national emblem and the elephant on the Thai national flag, elephants have long been revered as royal animals in Thailand. The Elephant Camp at Nong Nooch Pattaya Garden is the first in Thailand to receive the Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) certification from the Department of Livestock, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives.

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