Morin Khuur players perform at the first Morin Khuur festival in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Sept 8. [Photo/imac.edu.cn]

The first Morin Khuur festival concluded on Sept 8 at Inner Mongolia Arts University in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The event attracted over 10,000 visitors from across Inner Mongolia.

The festival, which began on Aug 16, featured concerts, academic forums, art exhibitions, and performance competitions.

Over 300 Morin Khuur players from China, Mongolia, and Russia performed in 15 concerts during the festival.

Around 50 Chinese and international experts and scholars participated in forums at the event to discuss the development of the Morin Khuur and related events.