The equestrian performance event of the 12th National Ethnic Minority Traditional Sports Games took place on the afternoon of July 8 at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, where athletes showcased their exceptional riding skills to captivate the audience.

The Xinjiang team presented remarkable displays including Kyz kuu (a traditional Kazak entertainment) , the Buzkashi（horseback competition for possession of a goat）, and equestrian wrestling, while the Inner Mongolia team demonstrated their expertise in horsemanship and others. These awe-inspiring performances were met with resounding applause and cheers.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows Inner Mongolia team performs playing balls on camels at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows members of the Xinjiang team perform Kyz kuu (a traditional Kazak entertainment) at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows Inner Mongolia team members perform a double horse act at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows Inner Mongolia team members perform flower basket picking at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows members of the Xizang team perform a dance at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows members of the Tibetan team perform a human pyramid at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows Qinghai team members perform equestrian skills at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Photo taken on the afternoon of July 8, 2024, shows members of the Xinjiang team perform a goat wrestling show at Tianma Tourism and Cultural Park in Zhaosu County, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture, northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

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