The Elephant Herders of Vietnamese Plateau | SLICE
The Mnongs, an ethnic group from the Vietnam high plateaux, are still using the same unique and spectacular method for capturing wild elephants, as their ancestors did long ago.
These men, on the back of already trained elephants, set out in pursuit of young wild elephants in the deep forest. The hunt will last several days until, after a fierce struggle, they rope in a young male, using a sacred lasso made out of buffalo leather.
Upon returning to the village, the young elephant receives a three month training. Afterwards, there is a large ceremony, and he is welcomed as a full fledged member of the village community.
During his life, Macoun has caught more than 300 elephants. He has previously kept his knowledge a secret. But now he is teaching Issan how to capture elephants, without offending the geniuses of the forest.
Documentary: The Last Ivory Knight
Directed by: Jérôme Segur, Jean Queyrat
Production: ZED
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