Traditional folk sport goat-grabbing in NW China's Xinjiang

2023-12-07 Ecns.cn Editor:Luo Pan

A goat-grabbing competition was held in Wushi County, Aksu, northwest China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.  

Goat-grabbing game is a traditional folk sport widely practiced in Xinjiang. Riders attempt to grab a processed goatskin while riding horses in this game.  

In 2008, the game was recognized and included in the list of national intangible cultural heritage.  

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