Cartier Holds Elephant Polo Match In Jaipur

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Tourists wait to mount elephants to ride to the 16th century Amber Fort November 19, 2006 outside of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Elephants returned to their normal jobs carrying tourists up the mountain, a day after playing in the Cartier Elephant Polo Cup. Cartier hosted the event which was held to highlight the plight of the dwindling numbers of Asian elephants. Indian and international celebrities flew in the India's 'Pink City' for the high society event held by the global watch and jewelry giant. The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 'PETA' had planned to protest the match, saying that elephants should not be used for sport. Elephants in Jaipur are commonly used for carrying tourists at historic sites.

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A gallery of special invitees watch the Cartier Elephant Polo Cup November 18, 2006 in Jaipur, in the Indin state of Rajasthan. Cartier hosted the event which was held to highlight the plight of the dwindling numbers of Asian elephants. Indian and international celebrities flew in the India's 'Pink City' for the high society event held by the global watch and jewelry giant. The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 'PETA' had planned to protest the match, saying that elephants should not be used for sport. Elephants in Jaipur are commonly used for carrying tourists at historic sites.

A 'mahout' elephant driver bathes as a pachyderm is washed ahead of the Cartier Elephant Polo CupNovember 18, 2006 in Jaipur, in the Indin state of Rajasthan. Cartier hosted the event which was held to highlight the plight of the dwindling numbers of Asian elephants. Indian and international celebrities flew in the India's 'Pink City' for the high society event held by the global watch and jewelry giant. The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 'PETA' had planned to protest the match, saying that elephants should not be used for sport. Elephants in Jaipur are commonly used for carrying tourists at historic sites.

An elephant walks to work to carry tourists up to the 16th century Amber Fort November 19, 2006 outside of Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Elephants returned to their normal jobs carrying tourists up the mountain, a day after playing in the Cartier Elephant Polo Cup. Cartier hosted the event which was held to highlight the plight of the dwindling numbers of Asian elephants. Indian and international celebrities flew in the India's 'Pink City' for the high society event held by the global watch and jewelry giant. The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 'PETA' had planned to protest the match, saying that elephants should not be used for sport. Elephants in Jaipur are commonly used for carrying tourists at historic sites.

Players compete to score a goal in the Cartier Elephant Polo Cup November 18, 2006 in Jaipur, in the Indin state of Rajasthan. Cartier hosted the event which was held to highlight the plight of the dwindling numbers of Asian elephants. Indian and international celebrities flew in the India's 'Pink City' for the high society event held by the global watch and jewelry giant. The animal rights organization, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, 'PETA' had planned to protest the match, saying that elephants should not be used for sport. Elephants in Jaipur are commonly used for carrying tourists at historic sites.

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