Aurora and Intangible Cultural Heritage Fusion in Hulunbuir

In November 2025, a rare red and green composite aurora lit up the night sky over Hulunbuir, witnessed simultaneously in multiple locations including Genhe City, New Barag Right Banner, and Oroqen Autonomous Banner. The emerald green light bands intertwined with crimson curtains, creating the most stunning "cultural and tourism gift" of the winter season. Central media such as China National Radio and Xinhua News Agency provided panoramic live coverage, while platforms like China National Geographic also broadcasted simultaneously. Millions of netizens made online "light-chasing wishes," and related topics went viral on social media. The Hulunbuir Ethnic Affairs Commission released an aurora observation guide and ethnic cultural experience routes, deeply integrating natural wonders with multi-ethnic cultures. Popular observation spots like Genhe Cold Pole Village and Oroqen Hunter Sites featured intangible cultural heritage exhibition areas. Intangible cultural elements such as the Oroqen deer antler hat and the Ewenki reindeer culture became focal points on camera. Intangible cultural heritage inheritors demonstrated the deer antler hat on site—a precious item handcrafted from a complete deer head skin, combining cold resistance with artistic value. The hunting culture and ecological wisdom behind it sparked strong interest in intangible cultural heritage among visitors. Photography enthusiasts roamed the snowy forests, capturing moments where the aurora and ethnic customs merged, widely sharing them on social platforms, enabling Hulunbuir’s natural beauty and cultural charm to empower each other. Come to Hulunbuir to encounter the aurora and experience the unique charm of multi-ethnic cultures!