M’nong elephant worship in DaK Lak

A ceremony took place on March 11 in Ban Don district, Dak Lak province, to pray for elephants’ health and the mahouts' safety and prosperity.

Among the ethnic groups of the Central Highlands, the M’nong are famous for capturing and taming elephants (Photo:VNA)

The elephant, a big asset, plays an important role in M’Nong people’s cultural life. They consider the elephant a member of the community and its life follows M’nong custom (Photo: VNA)

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The ceremony honors the martial spirit of the M’nong men and their ability to conquer nature (Photo: VNA)

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The shaman sprays wine on the elephant’s head (Photo: VNA)

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