A variety of cultural performances highlighting ethnic customs took place at the opening ceremony of the First “Camel Bell on Silk Road” International Photo Festival 2018 in Naiman Banner on Aug 30.

Naiman Banner has put much effort on the development of culture and tourism industry in recent years, seeking out a way of upgrading local industry via holding various art and cultural activities.

A total of 13 parades demonstrated diverse folk culture including printmaking, Mongolian traditional music, language and literature. A Nadam Fair was also held during the three-day event, including horse racing, Mongolian archery, food festival, and grassland singing and dancing party.

The launch ceremony of the First “Camel Bell on Silk Road” International Photo Festival 2018 is held in Naiman Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug 30. [Photo/people.cn]

A Mongolian wrestling parade performs at the launch ceremony of the First “Camel Bell on Silk Road” International Photo Festival 2018 in Naiman Banner, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug 30. [Photo/people.cn]