China, Mongolia kick off culture week

HOHHOT, Oct. 22 (Xinhua) -- A culture week between China and Mongolia began Thursday in Hohhot, capital of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region.

The event is the biggest cultural exchange program between the two countries in recent years, according to the organizer.

More than 1,000 artists from China, Mongolia and Russia will perform over the next six days, including 56 Mongolian dance performances.