The third China (Ningxia) International Culture, Art and Tourism Exposition will be held from July 22 to 26 in Yinchuan, capital of Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region.
The expo will feature six sections and ten big events, and has received over eight billion yuan in investment from sponsors.
According to Yang Yujing, Director-General of the Culture Department of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region, this year's exposition is more international than in previous years. Performers from Britain, Germany and other countries have been invited to attend the event.
In addition, twelve artists from Arab countries will participate in cultural exchange. An Asia Fortune Forum will be held during the exposition.
Reports say that the 'Hua-Er' folk singing contest, which has become part of the expo in previous years, will become a permanent part of the expo this year.
