# Elephant Beauty Contests First Ever Beauty Pageant for Elephants Held in Nepal By manzil | Published 2010-12-31 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elephant-pageants References: [keyc](http://www.keyc.com/node/45553) & [news.xinhuanet](http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/photo/2010-12/29/c_13669667.htm) This unusual and uncommon [beauty pageant for elephants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daizo) took place in the Chitwan district of Kathmandu, Nepal. The [Regional Hotel Association](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/be-open-art) of Sauraha organised the three day event to promote tourism in Nepal. A total of six elephants took part in the first ever beauty contest at the [International Elephant Festival](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-tourism-festival), which attracted thousands of visitors. A 28-year-old elephant named Chanchalkali was declared winner. **Implications** - Every cultural group has their own unique customs and celebrations that make them unique. Consumers who are part of their cultural group require specific products or services to maintain their lifestyle. Industries should tap into these cultural niche markets to supply consumers with tailored goods. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cultural Niche Markets:** Industries should tap into cultural niche markets to supply consumers with tailored goods. - **Unconventional Tourism:** Unusual and uncommon attractions like elephant beauty pageants can be leveraged to attract tourists. - **Animal-themed Events:** Organizing unique animal-themed events can provide entertainment and draw attention to a cause or location. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can promote unconventional attractions and events to attract more visitors. - **Fashion and Beauty:** Fashion and beauty industries can explore cultural niche markets to develop customized products for specific cultural groups. - **Event Management:** Event management companies can organize and promote animal-themed events to create memorable experiences for attendees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoor Wildlife Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-great-elephant-migration.md) - [AI Beauty Pageants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-ai.md) - [Travel-Inspired Skincare Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drunk-elephant-launched.md) - [Indian-Inspired Specialty Condiment Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-chili-chutney.md) - [Elephant Teething Gloves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moyuum.md) - [Thai Printed Trousers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-pants.md) - [Beauty Innovation Contests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-catalysts-program.md) - [Inclusive Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/judge-beauty.md) - [Pet-Powered Beauty Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/animal-intelligence.md)