Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows players of the race line up to enter the field in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. On the same day, Hutubi County held the “Welcome Spring” activities on horseback at the Datang Western International Race Course. Players from Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, Tacheng Prefecture, Altay Prefecture, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture and Urumqi of northwest China’s Xinjiang took part in activities such as Buzkashi, Kyz kuu and high-speed horse racing. At the scene, the players leaped their horses and raised their whips, and the horses were like arrows flying at a high speed. A wonderful performance of horseback sports and culture was presented for the visitors. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows the players take part in the Buzkashi competition in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows the players perform the Kyz kuu in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows the players take part in the high-speed horse racing in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows the players take part in the high-speed horse racing in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

Photo taken on March 18, 2023 shows the players take part in the high-speed horse racing in Hutubi County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang. (Photo by Wang Junwei)

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