Mongolian chor
2020-04-02
One of North China Inner Mongolia autonomous region’s renowned musical instruments, the chor is known as a “cultural diamond” there and was widely played in the Horqin Grasslands as early as the Yuan Dynasty (1271-1368) – becoming one of the main instruments for court music.
Gorgeous Mongolian clothing – Tumd
2019-10-16
Black color is taboo to Tumd dress. Men’s robes are mostly in deep colors, such as blue, dark blue or brown.
Spring Festival customs and traditions for ethnic Mongolians
2019-01-29
In ancient times, Chinese New Year, or Spring Festival, was called "white festival" in Mongolian as pure white milk-made food was served for the festival.
Baotou paper-cutting
2018-11-22
Paper-cutting is one of the key folk art skills in China, with a history that can be traced back to the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 24) when Cai Lun invented paper.
Events
2017-12-07
Held on the 17th day of the eighth lunar month every year since 1998, the Sixth Ovoo Cultural Festival opened in Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sept 17, 2017.
Beauty and diversity of Inner Mongolian music
2017-04-19
Many people picture a horse head fiddle and classic melodies, such as Hong Yan, when they think of Inner Mongolian music. The instruments used and music played have a strong nomadic style, which is always a gift to listen to.
Five traditional Inner Mongolian dances and their history
2017-04-28
Inner Mongolian people love dancing and singing and have created many kinds of dances.
Sacrificial ceremony to Hasar Khan
2015-10-30
Hasar Memorial Hall, located at the foot of Shaorong Mountain, is considered to be a consecrated sacrificial site. Sacrificial offerings at hall are dedicated to the extraordinary character of Hasar Khan.
Baotou dough modeling
2015-10-29
Baotou dough modeling is listed among the city’s intangible cultural heritage items in June 2012.