The world's largest elephant buffet
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Ianatlarge
N 14° 52.690 E 103° 29.410
48P E 337574 N 1645400
A road side gathering of elephant statues, with mahouts, commemorating the world's largest elephant buffet.
Waymark Code: WM72T4
Location: Thailand
Date Posted: 08/24/2009
Views: 5
This was a surprise find. Adjacent to the statue commemorating the founder of the town of Surin (WM72C4) is a display of elephant statues. It is an attractive design, showing the elephants in rapid motion, controlled by their mahouts.
Surin is the 'elephant town' of Thailand. The annual three day elephant festival has, amongst its many activities, an elephant buffet, where dozens of lucky elephants eat as much as they can from a selection of fine foods. According to the accompanying sign, in 2003 these elephants enjoyed the largest buffet ever!
It is a pleasant spot, near a water feature, a Wat, and a memorial to the founder of the town. Several times a year sizeable local events are celebrated in this spot.
Date the Record Happened: 14th November 2003
Where did this record happen: Surin, Thailand
Who Broke this record: The annual Surin elephant festival
Is there something to see here?: Yes
What is there to see here: Not listed
Website that Shows record happening or area now: Not listed
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