The opening ceremony for the 12th Chilechuan Tourism Cultural Festival is held on July 8 in Tumd Right Banner, Baotou, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. A total of 14 programs were held during the event, promoting elements of Inner Mongolian culture. The festival will run until Aug 2. [Photo/Baotou Daily]

Children give a dance performance during the opening ceremony on July 8. [Photo/Baotou Evening News]