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The Elephant-Back Alms Giving Ceremony 2026 was held on 29 July 2026 at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang Monument in Mueang Surin District, Surin Province. The ceremony featured 40 elephants carrying 75 Buddhist monks on their alms round, offering local residents and visitors a unique opportunity to make merit. This remarkable tradition is the only elephant-back alms giving ceremony in Thailand, reflecting Surin's deep cultural heritage and strong bond between people, elephants, and Buddhism.

The Surin Candle Festival 2026 was held on 24 July 2026 at the Phraya Surin Phakdi Si Narong Changwang Monument in Mueang Surin District, Surin Province. The event was organized to preserve and promote Buddhism, conserve the local cultural heritage, and support tourism in Surin Province.

The “San Don Ta” tradition, held during the 10th lunar month in Surin Province, is an ancestral merit-making ceremony. The word “San” means offering or making a sacrifice, while “Don Ta” refers to making merit for grandparents and ancestors who have passed away. It reflects deep respect, gratitude, and the strong spiritual bond between families and their ancestors.