Elephant Fest Pulls in 150,000-plus Visitors:

Sayabouly Province's annual Elephant Festival, held this year from 17 to 19 February, pulled in more than 150,000 domestic and foreign visitors, the Lao News Agency (KPL) reported.

The three-day festival aimed to promote the participation of society in elephant protection in Laos and in the world, and the engagement of elephants in tourism, said Vice Sayabouly Governor Bounyang Chandalasan.

The sixth yearly event displayed a parade of 63 elephants and colorful performances by students and local people.

The three-day festival was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Somsavat Lengsavad and Sayaboury Governor Lien Thikeo.

For more information on the Elephant Festival, visit: www.laoelephantfestival.com

For more information on Sayabouly, visit: www.sayaboulytourism.com or click here.

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