Feature: Thailand holds annual event featuring 1,000-year-old Khmer history, culture

Performers dance at temple Phanom Rung to mark the forthcoming parade Kheun Khao Phanom Rung, or "up into the Phanom Rung mountain", in Buriram province, northeastern Thailand, on April 5, 2019. The over three-hour parade is a ritual celebrated by locals for years in order to promote traditional culture and attract tourists. (Xinhua/Yang Zhou)