Ordos Culture China Tour brings 'Warm City' charm to Jingdezhen

A horsehead fiddle performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the Ordos Culture China Tour in Jingdezhen. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The Ordos Culture China Tour opened on Nov 5 in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, showcasing the cultural heritage and contemporary appeal of Ordos city in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

The opening ceremony featured a cashmere fashion show and cultural performances, bringing together the distinctive character of the grasslands and Jingdezhen's long-standing porcelain tradition.

Running through Nov 7, the event features four themed exhibition areas dedicated to photography, local cuisine, cultural creative products, and cashmere. Through exhibitions, tastings, interactive experiences, and product displays, visitors can gain insights into Ordos' development, local traditions, and signature industries.

Rich cultural creative products from Ordos are on display at the event. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Cashmere products from Ordos are featured at the event. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Performances by Ordos' Ulan Muqir art troupes add to the event, with ethnic dances, horsehead fiddle performances, grassland songs, and theatrical productions introducing audiences to the city's performing arts.

The tour also includes interactive activities such as stamp-collecting challenges, offering visitors more opportunities to engage with Ordos culture.

The event brings together two cities with distinctive cultural identities – Ordos, known as the "Warm City", and Jingdezhen, renowned for its porcelain heritage – creating a platform for exchange and collaboration.

Ordos' exhibition displays attract visitors. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]