Readers from Darhan Muminggan Joint Banner gather at a Xinhua Bookstore in the banner on April 23. The day marked the 23rd World Book Day, an annual event organized by UNESCO to promote reading, publishing and copyright rules. The banner established a branch of Baotou Reading Association, the first branch established in Baotou city. Also, a reading base was set up in the banner and hosted a total of 66 reading activities in 2017. [Photo/Baotou Daily]