The opening ceremony of the 13th "Experience China – Inner Mongolia Culture Week" and the comprehensive exhibition "Carrying Forward China-Mongolia Friendship, Promoting Win-Win Cooperation" was held on Sept 16 in Ulaanbaatar, capital of Mongolia.

The event aims to strengthen cultural dialogue, deepen mutual understanding between the peoples of China and Mongolia, and contribute to building a China-Mongolia community with a shared future.

Over 300 representatives of government agencies, cultural organizations, universities, media, enterprises, and various social sectors in both countries attended the opening. G. Ochirbat, member of the State Great Khural of Mongolia was present, and Chinese Ambassador to Mongolia Shen Minjuan delivered a speech.

Co-hosted by the Chinese Embassy in Mongolia, Mongolia's Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, and the Information Office of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional People's Government, the event runs until Sept 19.

It features 18 activities across eight categories, including exhibitions, performances, book and publishing exchanges, film screenings, audiovisual showcases, and traditional Mongolian medicine consultations.

Following the ceremony, guests from both countries visited the comprehensive exhibition, which highlights themes of friendship and cooperation.

The exhibition blends culture, art, and history, and is divided into seven sections – such as a China-Mongolia friendship history exhibition, Chinese book display, calligraphy works, photography showcase and Mongolian medicine exchange. It revisits shared memories and vividly presents the richness of Chinese culture, fostering mutual appreciation and cultural exchanges.