The super popular folk music ensemble and the powerhouse rock band perform on stage. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]
The 2025 Spring Village Gala and a special series of "Runners' Night" events, part of the Ningxia Helan Mountains East Foothill Wine Region Half Marathon Double Season Race (Blossom Season Race), kicked off at the Helanyi Archery Integrated Sports Center in Xixia district, Yinchuan city, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, on April 19.
The events focused on immersive cultural experiences, showcasing the vibrant energy and vitality of rural tourism and cultural revitalization in Xixia district through folk and rock music performances, intangible cultural heritage (ICH) experiences, wine tasting, interactive activities, and art exhibitions.
Runners enjoy the interactive activities at the event. [Photo provided to seeningxia.com]
In the ICH exhibition area, artists and craftspeople created sugar paintings, carved Helan stone seals, and crafted gourds, showcasing exquisite traditional skills and giving villagers and tourists the chance to experience the unique charm of traditional culture.
In the wine tasting area, participants tried various wines, accompanied by traditional cuisine and rural specialties. As they experienced the local customs and hospitality of the Helan Mountains, participants also witnessed the results of rural vitalization.