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Tibet's horse racing gala
Updated: 2011-08-12 08:55
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![Riders in the Tibet autonomous region on August 11 participate in a competition during a horse-racing gala in which they were to show their bravery by performing a series of stunts, such as picking up khata, or ceremonial scarves, while on horseback. The gala was opened in Naqu in Tibet that day and will last six days. [Photo/China Daily] Tibet's horse racing gala](../../images/attachement/jpg/site1/20110812/0013729e48090faeb80918.jpg)
