“They say it is polite to compliment a Lao woman by telling her that she walks like an elephant”, chuckles Sebastien. “To watch an elephant walk is an exquisite sight though, personally, I would not like to try saying it to a French woman!”

About Elefantasia

ElefantAsia Organization (www.elefantasia.org) is a not for profit French-based organization chartered in 2001 for the express purpose of providing veterinary care for the remaining herds of wild and domesticated elephants.

Elephant Festival

Next February 15th & 16th 2009, Sayaboury province (traditional elephant territory) will welcome international guests to the third Festival of Elephants. The 3-day gala event celebrates the sacred elephant and the ancient Lao culture.

Working with Elephants?

A Call to Veterinarians to Volunteer in Thailand & Laos

EleFacts

Here you will get some basic facts about Elephants.