The 2026 Folk Culture Series commenced at Tao Sihao village's Committee Square on March 13. The event featured a vibrant array of traditional performances and intangible cultural heritage displays, showcasing the unique charm of Hohhot's local culture in all its glory.

The 2026 Folk Culture Series commences at Tao Sihao village's Committee Square. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]

The Tiancang Festival, which falls on the 25th day of the first month of the Chinese calendar, is a day when people sprinkle plant ash in the shape of granaries in their courtyards, fill them with various grains, and engage in activities such as cleaning their yards and repairing farming tools.

A staff member performs. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]

At the event, a series of captivating folk performances left the audience spellbound. The solemn grain storage ceremony recreated the reverence Chinese ancestors had for the land and its produce. The subsequent cultural performances brought the atmosphere to a climax, featuring melodious Jin opera medleys, Tian Cang plays, and dances. These performances ingeniously combined the theme of Chillechuan Grassland with traditional instruments and modern music, highlighting the inclusivity and vitality of traditional culture.

Citizens are aware of festival related knowledge. [Photo/Hohhot Convergence Media]

Since 2016, Xincheng district has been hosting the celebratory activities for the Tiancang Festival. Over the years, the event has expanded beyond traditional folk activities and stove fire performances to incorporate increasingly rich elements of contemporary culture.