Lama chant the sutras during the Yike Aobao worship ceremony. [Photo by Liu Xuanyi/chinadaily.com.cn]

After that, the Mongolians will circle the Aobao three times, praying for fortune and longevity.

Mongolian Aobao culture has already been listed as a state-level intangible cultural heritage.

The Yike Aobao worship ceremony is one of the activities being held during the first Ordos Cultural Industries Fair in Kangbashi's newly developed area in Ordos from September 2 to 6.