12th Manas international cultural tourism festival held in China's Xinjiang

People sing songs accompanied by the komuz during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 13, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A child sings a song during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 15, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

This photo shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 13, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Visitors select handmade products during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 14, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

A visitor takes photos of Kirgiz embroidery works during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 14, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

An aerial drone photo shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 13, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Photo by Xu Xianhao/Xinhua)

Artists perform during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 14, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Photo by Xie Zhi/Xinhua)

This photo shows the opening ceremony of the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 13, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

People participate in a sports competition during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 14, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

Visitors taste specialty snacks during the 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival in Akto County, Kirgiz Autonomous Prefecture of Kizilsu in northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, July 13, 2026. The 12th Manas international cultural tourism festival was held here in mid-July. The festival featured cultural and sporting activities and competitions, highlighting the distinctive appeal of the intangible cultural heritages. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)