Elephant Race Festival

Elephant Race Festival, the biggest festival of the Central Highlands of Viet Nam, opens around the 3^rd month of the lunar calendar. It honors the martial spirit of the M’nong ethnic group in Buon Me Thuot, who are admired for their bravery and excellent skills for hunting wild elephant. All elephants and mahout riders go to the starting line and with the signal of a horn, begin the race on the 400 - 500 meter track. The racing elephants, wild sounds of drums and gongs, and cheering crowd make the race one of the most exciting environments. Viet Nam’s diversity of festivals and events, celebrate the rich history and  culture of the country. They make for great opportunities to share Viet Nam’s special culture with tourists.