An elephant has fun in a river in Xayaboury, Laos, Feb. 17, 2024. The annual Elephant Festival was held here from Feb. 12 to 18. The event aims to raise awareness of elephant conservation and promote local tourism and economic development. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

Elephants have fun in a river in Xayaboury, Laos, Feb. 17, 2024. The annual Elephant Festival was held here from Feb. 12 to 18. The event aims to raise awareness of elephant conservation and promote local tourism and economic development. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

Elephants have fun in a river in Xayaboury, Laos, Feb. 17, 2024. The annual Elephant Festival was held here from Feb. 12 to 18. The event aims to raise awareness of elephant conservation and promote local tourism and economic development. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)