A man takes photos of a camel on the camel culture festival in Hexigten Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 28, 2009. A camel culture festival kicked off here on Monday during which activities such as camel running competition and camel beauty contest were held. [Xinhua]

Herdswomen leading camels are seen on the camel culture festival in Hexigten Banner, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, on December 28, 2009. A camel culture festival kicked off here on Monday during which activities such as camel running competition and camel beauty contest were held. [Xinhua]