International visitors try making intangible cultural heritage items during a Mid-Autumn Festival celebration in Ordos. [Photo/Publicity Department of CPC Ordos Municipal Committee]

An international Mid-Autumn Festival cultural exchange event brought together young people from 17 countries and local residents in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sept 23.

Held at Wulan Mulun Lake Square in Kangbashi district, the event featured activities showcasing intangible cultural heritage, traditional crafts, folk games, and cultural performances.

Participants made lacquered fans, Mongolian-style headpieces, traditional lanterns, and paper cuttings, and tried their hand at calligraphy and other folk arts. The activities showcased the customs and cultural traditions associated with the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Participants in the Mid-Autumn Festival celebration event pose for a group photo. [Photo/Publicity Department of CPC Ordos Municipal Committee]

The evening program brought together international students and local performers for a series of music, dance, and poetry performances. A joint rendition of The Moon Represents My Heart brought the program to a close, highlighting the festival's theme of reunion across cultures.

The event used the Mid-Autumn Festival as a platform for international exchange, bringing people together through shared cultural activities and highlighting Ordos as an open and welcoming city.

A joint rendition of The Moon Represents My Heart is staged during the celebration. [Photo/Publicity Department of CPC Ordos Municipal Committee]