'Experience China' Inner Mongolia Cultural Week kicks off in Ulaanbaatar

A Shaolin kung fu performance takes place at the opening ceremony of the "Experience China" Inner Mongolia Cultural Week in Ulaanbaatar on Nov 4. [Photo by Feng Xueyu and Yue Ying/provided to goinnermongolia.com.cn]

To boost bilateral cultural exchanges, the "Experience China" Inner Mongolia Cultural Week series of events started in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia, on Nov 4.

The events, which run to Nov 7, are being co-hosted by the Information Office of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional People's Government, the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia.

The events include a special Shaolin martial arts performance, screening of great audio-visual works, Chinese TV dramas, a Chinese film week and traditional Mongolian medicine consultations.

On the opening night, the special Shaolin martial arts performance Wuhun was staged in Ulaanbaatar.

Over 30 kung fu performers took turns demonstrating things like Baduanjin, a Chinese aerobic exercise and hard qigong – a traditional breathing exercise that strengthens the body's resilience and ability to withstand external impact forces – presenting the cultural charms of traditional Chinese martial arts.

A book donation activity, part of the "Experience China" Inner Mongolia Cultural Week, is held in Mongolia on Nov 4. [Photo by Feng Xueyu and Yue Ying/provided to goinnermongolia.com.cn]

The opening ceremony was attended by Jiang Xinhui, director of Information Office of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional People's Government; Zhang Muxing, chargé d'affaires and minister-counsellor of the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia; Davajargal, secretary of state of the Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth of Mongolia and hundreds of officials and representatives from China and Mongolia.

Jiang emphasized that North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region has utilized its special geographical proximity and cultural affinity to play a bridging role in Sino-Mongolian cooperation across various fields – including trade, cultural exchanges, healthcare and environmental protection.

The "Experience China" Inner Mongolia Cultural Week has been held in Mongolia for several consecutive years. It allowed Mongolian friends to further perceive and understand China and Inner Mongolia – while also experiencing the sincerity and friendliness of the Mongolian people.

Davajargal expressed hope that this series of events would further strengthen cultural relations between Mongolia and China and promote cross-border tourism.

"Experience China" is a branded event created by the State Council Information Office, serving as a platform for foreign audiences to directly understand, feel and experience China in their own countries.

The opening ceremony of the "Experience China" Inner Mongolia Cultural Week attracts the participation of hundreds of officials and representatives from China and Mongolia. [Photo by Feng Xueyu and Yue Ying/provided to goinnermongolia.com.cn]