Thrilling competitions await at the 20th Ice and Snow Naadam Fair

A horse-riding performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 20th Ice and Snow Naadam Fair in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo by Lyu Haojun/provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Full of thrills and passion, the 20th Ice and Snow Naadam Fair of North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region kicked off in Chen Barga Banner in Hulunbuir city on Dec 17.

This year's fair carries the theme "Celebrating the 14th National Winter Olympics, Encountering Naadam", inviting domestic and international tourists to experience the unique allure of the Hulunbuir snowy plains.

It is scheduled to last for around 30 days until early January.

The fair features thrilling competitions that display Mongolian sporting customs, such as wrestling, horse riding, motorcycle racing, Mongolian horse racing in the snow, and the "men's three skills" of archery.