Dama festival kicks off in Gyangze, China's Tibet
Updated: 2012-07-23 11:05
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Local people take part in horse racing during "Dama" (shooting arrows on horse) festival in Gyangze Township of southwest China's Tibet autonomous region, July 20, 2012. The three-day festival that kicked off on Friday has more than 600 years of history. It is celebrated with competitions involving horse riding, yak racing, horseback archery and tug-of-war as well as folk performance.[Photo/Xinhua] |
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