Nhan Dan- The Buon Me Thuot-Dak Lak Tourism and Culture Week entitled “ The Legend of the Central Highlands Elephant” opened in the central highlands province of Dak Lak on December 16.

A diverse range of music and dancing was performed by several local ensembles after the opening ceremony.

Later, the same day, various ethnic groups such as Ede, M’nong, J’Rai and 12 elephants held a parade through the main streets of Buon Me Thuot.

The highlight of the event is the elephant festival in which 30 elephants take part in run race and swimming competition.

The festival also includes  a street festival, a wood sculpturing area, a culinary festival and folk games, exhibitions and fairs on culture, tourism, trade and investment. 

The event runs from December 16-20 in Buon Me Thuot city and the districts of Buon Don, Krong Bong.