The traditional elephant-back ordination ceremony of the ancient Kuy people in Surin Province, where novices are ceremonially ordained while riding elephants, reflecting the deep cultural bond between humans and elephants.

A unique tradition in the world – the grand Elephant Ordination Ceremony in Surin Province. This ancient tradition of Surin is practiced by Khmer, Lao, and Kuy communities who are Buddhists, and has been passed down for generations as a sacred cultural heritage.