Ulan Bator holds cultural festival to promote nomadic intangible culture, tourism-Xinhua

An artist performs at the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

According to the country's Ministry of Environment and Tourism, the three-day festival held in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator aims to honor and celebrate the legacy of nomadic culture and attract more domestic and foreign tourists.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Various activities include folk music and dance concerts, a photo exhibition featuring the nomadic lifestyle and beautiful landscape of the country and a fair of traditional handicrafts. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

A dancer performs at the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Dancers perform at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

A female equestrian is pictured at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Chinese guests attend a cultural festival on invitation in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

A young girl imitates actions of a performer at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

People attend the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Wrestlers attend a competition at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Mongolian twins are pictured at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

An actress is pictured at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

An equestrian performs at the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

Race horses are pictured at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

An artist plays the horse-headed-fiddle at the opening ceremony of a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

A Mongolian actress is pictured at a cultural festival in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. A cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector kicked off here on Friday.

More than 1,000 bearers of intangible cultural heritage and nomadic individuals from all 21 provinces of Mongolia are participating in the festival titled "Nomads."

A herdsman brings his horses home at twilight in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

This photo taken on Aug. 18, 2023 shows a twilight view of the Nalaikh District in Ulan Bator, Mongolia. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

People are pictured on their way home in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Camels are pictured at sunset in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

A souvenir shop is still open at sunset in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

A herdsman is pictured on his way home in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Two horses interact at twilight in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

People are pictured at twilight in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Herdsmen gather horses at sunset in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

A pony is pictured at sunset in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 18, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)

Ponies jog at twilight in the Nalaikh District of Ulan Bator, Mongolia, on Aug. 19, 2023. The Nalaikh District, the venue of a cultural festival to promote Mongolia's nomadic intangible culture and the development of the tourism sector, returns to its natural tranquility as the day-time events concluded at sunset. Some participants choose to stay put and wait for pleasure on the next day, while the others drive on their way to the downtown area of Ulan Bator or nearby grazing sites. Herdsmen are gathering their horses before going home, but the children, inexhaustible as they always are, still vie to have as much fun as they can before it gets dark. (Xinhua/Lan Hongguang)