Wedding Ceremony on Elephant Back

A Marriage Ceremony Along Surins Grand Cultural Pathway

Experience a unique journey of married life amidst 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 center of valuable local traditions. One highlight that attracts both Thai and international tourists is the wedding ceremony on elephant back, held annually amid the festivities of the Candle Procession and Alms Giving on Elephant Back.

The wedding ceremony on elephant back combines the traditional marriage rites of the Kuy (Kui) people, an ethnic group in southern Isan, with the deep reverence and cultural significance of elephants, long regarded as sacred and integral to local life.

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In this ceremony, the bride and groom dress in beautiful traditional attire and ride atop a magnificently decorated elephant, moving through the wedding procession accompanied by local musicians, dancers, and villagers as witnesses. The air is filled with the sound of brass instruments and joyous laughter.

A wedding on elephant back is therefore not just a marriage ceremony; it is also a symbol of stability, strength, and good fortune, believed to bring the couple happiness, longevity, and growth togetherjust like an elephant walking steadily along the path of life.

Be Part of a Rare and Unique Cultural Experience

Ban Taklang Elephant Study Center, Tha Tum District, Surin Province

For those interested, you can contact local authorities to participate in the ceremony or arrange a traditional wedding on elephant back in advance, such as through the Surin Provincial Administrative Organization or the Ban Taklang Elephant Study Center.

A wedding on elephant back is not only a celebration of love but also a way to preserve and pass on valuable local culture, showing the world that true love can indeed begin atop an elephant.