DirectRooms.com – Experience National Thai Elephant Day Mae Hong Son

Mae Hong Son, Thailand, February 20, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Known for their colourful and unusual festivals, Thailand is a country filled with fascinating experiences for tourists from all walks of life. Many of their festivals celebrate the vibrant and distinctive parts of Thai life.

One such festival is held during National Thai Elephant Day, which is used to celebrate the importance of elephants as a creature as well as a traditional part of Thai culture. Elephants are fed with sugarcane, bananas, and fruit during feeding ceremonies on this day.

Daily performances with elephants and their handlers are also a part of the celebrations across the country.

The elephant is the national animal of Thailand. Right now, there are about 3,000-4,000 elephants living in Thailand. Around half of these are domesticated.

Thailand is home to the world’s only elephant hospital. The country is serious about preserving elephants as a part of their culture and as part of their environment.

Hotels in Mae Hong Son are great places to stay while enjoying this unique cultural holiday. Anyone wishing to experience a part of Thai heritage, while also witnessing events that are truly unique, is encouraged to visit the stunning tropical landscape of Thailand.

The elephant camp in Mae Hong Son is a perfect venue to enjoy this unique holiday. Anybody who would like to learn more about this special national holiday is encouraged to visit the official travel website for the city.

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