An elephant sprays water on tourists during a celebration for the Songkran festival, Thailand's traditional New Year Festival, in Ayutthaya, Thailand, April 11, 2019. China will hold the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations starting from May 15. Under the theme of "exchanges and mutual learning among Asian civilizations and a community with a shared future," the conference includes an opening ceremony and sub-forums. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)