Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Khantok Chang Festival




(14 - 17 February : Thai Elephant Conservation Centre, Hang Chat District, Lampang Province)

Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

The Thai Elephants Conservation Centre is a training school that teaches mahouts and elephant keepers on how to care for and train young elephants. It also has a facility that provides free veterinary services to sick and old elephants from all over the country. The centre is located in the Thung Kwian forest park in Hang Chat district, about 32 kilometres from Lampang town.
The Khantok Chang Fair is held at the Thai Elephant Conservation Centre every year on the first weekend of February. In this event, elephants are feasted with an assortment of their favourite fruits and vegetables served on a big northern style food tray called �Tok�. Talent shows from the elephants are also part of the activities.

Note: Event dates and programme details may be subject to change. To ensure you have the most updated information, please reconfirm details prior to travel.

Link to the Tourism Authority of Thailand

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