Winter Nadam Fair held in Inner Mongolia

The opening ceremony for the Winter Nadam Fair of Inner Mongolia autonomous region took place on Dec 23 in Hulunbuir, with traditional ethnic performances, equestrian shows and a motorcade of camels happening as outdoor temperatures plunged to about -25 C.

The traditional Mongolian festival - whose name "nadam" literally means "entertainment" or "recreation" in the Mongolian language - features horse races, wrestling matches and archery contests.