The city of Ordos in Inner Mongolia autonomous region held an award ceremony to honor nurses for their commitment -- and families for their support for nurses -- on May 10. The award ceremony was part of the city’s activities to mark International Nurses Day which falls on May 12.

A scene from a play is performed to honor nurses for their commitment. It was staged during the award ceremony. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Reported]

Role models are selected from Ordos’ hospitals to receive awards at the ceremony. [Photo/WeChat account of Ordos Reported]