Ordos artists emerge victorious at world folklore contest

Ordos performers emerge victorious at the 9th World Championship of Folklore -- “World Folk 2019” -- held in Bulgaria on Aug 22-31. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Reported]

Ordos performers emerged victorious at the 9th World Championship of Folklore -- "World Folk 2019" -- which was held in Bulgaria on Aug 22-31.

A troupe from Hanggin Banner, also known as Hangjin Banner, won the title “Absolute World Champion of Folklore for 2019”.

The troupe consisted of performers from the Hanggin Banner Ulamuqir Art Troupe, local musical teachers and members from the Hanggin Banner Association for Guru Songs. 

Their performance at the championship featured Gurong songs, a kind of a Mongolian ceremonial song which can be dated back to the Mongol Empire (1206-1635).

There are only 80 or so Gurong songs in existence and only a few people are able to sing them.

Proud performers from Ordos pose after winning the folklore championship held in Bulgaria. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Reported]