Sampling a slice of mongolian culture

Since the days of Genghis Khan, competitors have gathered each summer to show off their skills in horseback riding, archery and wrestling. Xing Yi and Yuan Hui explore the scene in Hohhot.

Summer is the ideal time to visit the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, not only because the lush grasslands stretch as far as the eye can see, but also because it's a wonderful time to experience Mongolian culture as local people celebrate the traditional Naadam festival.

The festival is celebrated in a number of places. Typically, people from a neighborhood get together, but the gathering can even comprise thousands of people.