Attendees in ethnic Mongolian costumes at the forum held in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Aug 11 [Photo/northnews]

Renowned experts and designers from home and aboard gathered at Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, Aug 11 to discuss the development and innovation of ethnic Mongolian costumes.

Traditional Mongolian costumes represent the cultural essence of the ethnic group. These clothes bring the long history of grassland culture alive.

During the forum, attendees exchanged ideas on innovation in ethnic Mongolian clothing in the fast-paced modern era so as to revitalize the clothing culture of the region.

The forum is a major part of the First Mongolian Garment Designing Competition. During the forum, award-winning designers signed agreements with local clothing and cultural enterprises.