Elephant-Back Wedding Ceremony
แต่งงานบนหลังช้าง
A wedding ceremony set along Surins grand cultural heritage path.
Experience a unique married life amid a parade of elephants and the enchanting charm of local culture.
Surin Province is not only famous as the "City of Elephants" but also as a hub of valuable local traditions. One highlight that attracts both Thai and international tourists is the elephant-back wedding ceremony, held annually amid the festivities of the Candle Festival and Alms Giving on Elephant Backs.
The elephant-back wedding ceremony combines the traditional Kuy (Guay) marriage ritualsa local ethnic group in Lower Northeastern Thailandwith the deep-seated belief and reverence for elephants, long regarded as sacred and integral to the community.
A beautiful ceremony of love atop a noble and revered animal.
In this ceremony, the bride and groom dress in beautiful traditional attire and ride atop a magnificently decorated elephant, proceeding through a wedding parade accompanied by local musicians, dancers, and villagers as witnesses, amidst the joyful sounds of trumpets and laughter.
The elephant-back wedding is not just a marriage ceremony; it symbolizes stability, strength, and auspiciousness. It is believed to bring happiness, longevity, and growth to the couples life together, much like an elephant walking steadily along the path of life.
Be part of a rare and unique cultural experience.
Elephant Learning Center, Ban Ta Klang, Tha Tum District, Surin Province
For those interested, it is possible to participate in the ceremony or arrange a traditional elephant-back wedding by contacting local authorities in advance, such as the Surin Provincial Administrative Organization or the Elephant Learning Center.
The elephant-back wedding is not just a celebration of love; it is also a way to preserve and pass on valuable local culture, showing the world that true love can begin atop an elephant.
Event Venue
Elephant Learning Center, Ban Ta Klang, Tha Tum District, Surin Province
This site is one of the countrys key elephant learning centers and is located in the community with the highest number of domesticated elephants in Thailand.
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