Girls dance at a square in the Ili Kazak autonomous prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Girls dance on a stage in the Kizilsu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Students play musical chairs during the summer sports meeting at a primary school in Kashgar, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Students play a soccer game during the summer sports meeting at a primary school in Kashgar, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Children attend a horse-riding competition in Hutubi county, Changji Hui autonomous prefecture, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]