Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
Tibetan horsemen held horse racing on Aug. 26, 2015 in the Sangke prairie in northwestern China’s Gansu province. Seven Tibetan tribes in Sangke hold this traditional racing on the 13th day of the 7th lunar month every year. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
About 30 horsemen participate in the horse racing every year. They are children between 6 years old and 12 selected from each tribe. Herdsmen begin to tame their horses ten days or half a month before the racing. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
Solemn sacrificial activities hosted by Living Buddha are held before and after the race. Monks chant scriptures and herdsmen pray for blessing. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
The winner accepts the worship of Tibetan herdsmen. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
Tibetan herdswomen watch the race. [Photo/Chinanews.com]

Traditional horse racing held in Tibetan-inhabited areas
The winners gallop on the prairie with other Tibetan herdsmen. [Photo/Chinanews.com]