ULAN BATOR, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- A series of cultural events showcasing northern China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region kicked off in Ulan Bator, the capital of Mongolia.

The "Feel China" Culture Week, which started on Tuesday, aimed to deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and further strengthen the traditional friendship between China and Mongolia.

The program features a variety of events, including cultural performances, a Chinese song contest, free health checkups, screenings of Chinese films on Mongolian television and in cinemas.

The culture week was co-organized by the Chinese embassy in Mongolia, Mongolia's Ministry of Culture, Sports, Tourism and Youth, and the Information Office of the People's Government of Inner Mongolia. ■