Residents flock to the opening night on June 18 of the 2022 Saishang Old Street Music and Food Season in Hohhot, capital city of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. The season aims to promote Inner Mongolian culture, but is also a move to boost the city's night economy. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For chinadaily.com.cn]

A young customer buys an ice cream at the opening night. It featured Inner Mongolian music, food delicacies, as well as artistic performances. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Colorful and imaginative traditional craftsmanship was to be found everywhere at the opening of the music and food season in Hohhot. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Visitors tuck into some local delicacies at Saishang Old Street in Hohhot, on June 18. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For chinadaily.com.cn]

Exciting performances are staged during the opening night on June 18. [Photo by Ding Genhou/For chinadaily.com.cn]