VIENTIANE, Jan. 30 (Xinhua) -- The annual Elephant Festival will be held in northern Lao province of Xayaboury on Feb. 18-24, featuring 50 elephants in a spectacular show to attract large crowds ...

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