
Coconut Tree Climbing Debuts at China’s National Ethnic Games
Coconut tree climbing made a thrilling debut at China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Hainan, showcasing cultural heritage and exhilarating races against time.
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Coconut tree climbing made a thrilling debut at China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Hainan, showcasing cultural heritage and exhilarating races against time.
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