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  • Mongolian long tune

    2017-06-23

    Urtin Duu or the 'Long Tune' is a historical Mongolian folk music song dating back to the 7th century AD.

  • Sihu music

    2017-06-23

    The sihu, a bowed instrument, is so named because of its four strings and it is commonly found in Inner Mongolia.

  • Matouqin music

    2017-06-23

    The instrument has a long history, and it was quite popular with the Mongolian people during the early period of the 13th century.

  • Hoomii

    2017-06-23

    The Mongolian 'chor' is multi-part singing sung by just one person. Hoomii, in Mongolian, means larynx.

  • Baotou gets micro film award

    2016-01-29

    When China's Golden Roaster and Hundred Flowers Film Festival held its first international micro film ceremony, in Beijing, on Jan 26, the government of the city of Baotou, Inner Mongolia autonomous region got an "Excellent government contribution" award for its micro film Parents and the Oaks.