The 2016 International Grassland Dance Carnival, as a part of the third Ordos International Nadam Fair, concluded on Aug 15 in Ordos. Beginning on Aug 1, tThe 15-day dance event is the longest lasting ever dance event in the world to date. A diversity of activities were arranged during the half a month, including the opening and closing ceremonies, over 30 individually-branded dance competitions and shows, more than 150 dance industry summits and forums, an international dance industry expo and lectures by over 150 top dance masters' lectures.
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Xia Ga, an actor of the popular show "Yunnan Impression", plays bass drum at the closing ceremony of the International Grassland Dance Carnival on Aug 15.[Photo/ordoscywh.com] |
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Chen Ailian, well-known Chinese well-known artist and educationistteacher of dance performance art, present forat the opening ceremony.[Photo/ordoscywh.com] |
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A dance show, "Sea of Emotions", is performed at the closing ceremony.[Photo/ordoscywh.com] |
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Boys dance at the ceremony on Aug 15.[Photo/ordoscywh.com] |