VietNamNet Bridge – An ethnic traditional cultural festival is taking place in Buon Don district, the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak. It aims to preserve and promote traditional cultural beauties of local ethnics.

 

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Elephants in a cross-rive race, which is part of the festival, which is held from March 12 - 14. -- Photos: VNA


 

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Elephants cross the Serepok River.

 

 

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 A football match among elephants.

 

 

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A football match among elephants.

 

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Elephants compete in track and field

 

 

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Reporters and visitors have a close look at the elephants.

 

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A ritual is conducted to wish the elephants health.

 

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A god worshipping ritual at the festival.

 

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Local ethnics dance hand in hand around a Neu pole.

 

 

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Ede ethnic girls join in a dance at the festival's opening ceremony.

 

 

           

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