It is a source of national pride and a landmark of cultural identity

Thailand presents a banquet to elephants in a national celebration

People enjoy watching and feeding elephants.

Reuters

Yesterday, about 60 elephants enjoyed a huge feast of fruits and vegetables at a botanical park during Thailand's annual Elephant Day.

Elephants are a source of national pride and a feature of Thailand's cultural identity. They are also used in work and transportation, as well as a symbol of the victories of warriors and kings on the battlefields.

This event is common in different parts of the country, but due to the Corona pandemic and economic problems, some regions have reduced the festivities this year.

The Nong Noch Tropical Botanical Park, located in the eastern province of Chonburi, fed the elephants, with about two tons of fruits and vegetables, on an eight-meter-wide table.

With the absence of tourists for a long time, the banquet and some visitors brought joy to these elephants.

"Of course, the elephants were bored, because they got used to people, that's what makes our elephants so friendly with everyone," said Kambon Tansacha, director of the Nong Noch Park.

"People enjoy watching elephants, and feeding them, especially the bananas that you love," he added.

As you can see, she looks happy and in good health.”

Animal rights groups have long called on elephant camps in Thailand to end elephant shows and rides.

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