An ice and snow festival in Yining County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-January included a show of traditional sports - such as catching a sheep while riding a horse - while traditional costumes and handicrafts were also on display. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Yujun)

　　An ice and snow festival in Yining County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-January included a show of traditional sports - such as catching a sheep while riding a horse - while traditional costumes and handicrafts were also on display. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Yujun)

　　An ice and snow festival in Yining County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-January included a show of traditional sports - such as catching a sheep while riding a horse - while traditional costumes and handicrafts were also on display. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Yujun)

　　An ice and snow festival in Yining County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-January included a show of traditional sports - such as catching a sheep while riding a horse - while traditional costumes and handicrafts were also on display. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Yujun)

　　An ice and snow festival in Yining County, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in mid-January included a show of traditional sports - such as catching a sheep while riding a horse - while traditional costumes and handicrafts were also on display. (Photo: China News Service/Wang Yujun)