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Traditional fur skiing competition kicks off in Altay,Xinjiang

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  Tianshannet (Report by Cui Daosheng,Sun Jian and Yang Yunpeng) Altay ice and snow tour and the 12th anniversary of human skiing origin place kicks off in Altay,Xinjiang on Jan 16. Meanwhile, the ancient fur ski competition as a traditional snow athletics begins,which provides a splendid feast to the audience.

  The competition begins beside the Jiangjun Mountain in the afternoon.More than 20 athletes riding ancient fur skis,are skiing along the mountain slope.They are vivid and militant in struggle,chasing in the snowfield fast.

  ”My ancient fur skiing skill is inherited from my grandfather and my father,my father even made an ancient fur ski for me when I'm young. I want to pass in on the ancient fur ski,and preach our local folk culture to more people.”says Athlete Zhengyshan.

  Carrimat,a Norway skier says:”It's my first visit to Altay in Xinjiang ,also the first time I know about the Altay traditional ski. Although difficult,it is so funny. The skiing way is absolutely different from that in to my hometown Norway, it's really a rewarding trip for me.”

  Team of Kanas scenery spot administrative committee is awarded group championship.26 years old athlete Wuren mentions:”I began to ski at the age of  15,at first I used such ancient fur ski,now there are more advanced skiing devices.However, this competition is especially meaningful .It is not only a cultural heritage,but also a wonderful memory of our childhood.”

  Locals in Altay call the“fur ski” as “xanggy”,which is made by pine commonly.The snow period in Altay lasts up to half a year.The quality of Altay snow is pure and white,forming an  advanced ice&snow resource to Altay.Fur ski is a precious cultural heritage of Altay.Mountain region of Altay is snowy in winter , so the original ski as a winter transport for the local farmers and herdsmen is preserved in a long-term,bringing a deep cultural & historical deposit to Altay skiing sport.

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

  On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition

On the scene of ancient fur skiing competition