The second Chilechuan Grassland Culture Festival and the 23rd Zhaojun Culture Festival open in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region, with a launch ceremony held on Sept 4. This year's festival will stage eight exciting categories of activities – including artistic performances, a national horse race, a Zhaojun culture seminar and performances by popular song and dance troupe Ulan Muqir. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]

A lively performance is given during the opening ceremony, on Sept 4. This year's Zhaojun Culture Festival runs to Oct 7. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]

A group of musicians gives a heartfelt rendition. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]

Yet another exciting and colorful performance takes place during the opening ceremony. [Photo/Hohhot Daily]