elephants on parade

March 22nd, 2010

2010 King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament Parade, Chiang Saen, Thailand

2010 King's Cup Elephant Polo Tournament Parade, Chiang Saen, Thailand

A great parade kicked off the 9th King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thai style this morning, trumpeting through the historical town of Chiang Saen in the Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand.  Colorfully decorated elephants, Parong hill tribe people in traditional costumes, marching bands, dancers, and beauty queens in ancient Thai garments paraded past cheering crowds to celebrate the spirit of friendly competition.  Following the parade, two exhibition matches were held back at the resort as a teaser of what’s to come tomorrow when international teams head to the polo pitch for the opening of the heralded King’s Cup.

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