Int'l motorsports festival in Mongolia attracts 2,500 participants

ULAN BATOR, June 7 (Xinhua) -- More than 2,500 international motorcyclists participated in a motorsports festival entitled "Steppe Wind" here on Saturday.

The 10th edition of an international motorsports festival, which kicked off from the Central Square and continued along the streets of the Mongolian capital, is co-organized by the tourism department of Ulan Bator, and "Mongolian choppers brotherhood" and "Red Falcons" non-governmental organizations.

After the parade of motorcycles, the participants headed towards Khui Doloon Khudag valley, which is situated 30 kilometers from the capital city to the West.

During the festival, a concert, a laser show, a belly dance show, a custom motorcycle show and a rare and antique motorcycle exhibition are scheduled to be held.

The festival will continue until June 8. ■