Folk art thrives in Baotou

Baotou residents learn dough modeling, Sept 7. Baotou dough modeling is a traditional folk art originating in Shanxi province. It uses polished glutinous rice dough, painted with different colors, which is modeled by hand as well as with some simple tools. The folk art has been listed as part of Baotou's cultural heritage since June 2012. [Photo/Literature and Arts Association of Qingshan district]

A scene captured at a culture festival highlighting Baotou dough modeling, Sept 7 [Photo/Literature and Arts Association of Qingshan district]