Naadam Festival opening

The 34th Naadam Festival kicked off in Xilinhot City, north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region on Sunday, attracting about 100,000 tourists and locals to attend.

Naadam, usually held in mid-summer and sometimes in winter in pastoral areas of Inner Mongolia, means “games” in the Mongolian language. This year, the festival will run until the end of August, offering a vibrant array of events such as sports competitions, cultural performances, opportunities to savor local cuisines, and exhibition showcasing the region’s intangible cultural heritage.