The nine-day festival started on August 18th in Ordos, InnerMongolia. It is organized by the Chinese Ministry of Clture and the government of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The festival features a series of cultural activities exhibiting the diversity if Asian cultures and cementing cultural links in the region.
It is the first time when The Art Festival is held in the minority nationality regions in China. More than 150 artistic troupes coming from 25 Asian nations will attend the annual gala. They will show the best of culture of their country. The performances are also held on streets.
A highlight of the festival will be a conference involving more than 20 culture ministers and high-ranking officials in Asia. They will discuss opporunities, challenges and methodsfor cultural development amid the ongoing financial crisis.
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