VIENTIAN (Xinhua): The annual Elephant Festival in 2025 officially opened on Saturday, with 50 elephants leading the festivities to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the Lao ...

Participated by Vice President of Laos Bounthong Chitmany, the opening ceremony was kicked off with various activities including ethnic groups' cultural showcases, an elephant parade, circus and ...

The elephant has long been a symbol of national identity and features prominently in names and logos, reflecting its enduring place in Laos’ history and culture. Every year the festival draws ...