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Teams in Foshan’s Diejiao Village are preparing for the high-stakes “drifting” dragon boat race ahead of the June 19 Dragon Boat Festival, continuing a 500-year-old tradition.
Teams in Foshan’s Diejiao Village are training for the thrilling annual Dragon Boat Festival race on June 19, featuring a unique 500-year-old ‘drifting’ tradition.
Kushti wrestling, an ancient sport practiced for over 2,500 years, continues to thrive in India’s heartland. Discover how this traditional form of wrestling retains its grip in modern times.
Single-bamboo drifting, a traditional sport in Zunyi, Guizhou Province, is transforming lives by promoting health and joy among locals, including an 11-year-old girl who found inspiration in this balancing act.
The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities concluded in Hainan Province, celebrating China’s diverse ethnic cultures through traditional sports and showcasing unity and heritage.
At China’s Ethnic Games, Mongolian wrestlers captivate audiences with “boke,” a traditional sport without weight classes or time limits. The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya draws record spectators.
China’s rich cultural diversity and ethnic unity were celebrated at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, showcasing traditional sports and customs.
At China’s 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Sanya, single bamboo drifting has captivated audiences, merging tradition with thrilling competition as athletes race atop bamboo poles.
China’s Hunan Province team claimed victory in the 55kg swinging competition at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities, dethroning long-time champions from Jilin Province.
Board-shoe racing shines at China’s 12th National Traditional Games, highlighting the collaborative spirit and cultural heritage of the Zhuang ethnic group and other ethnic minorities.
Pearl ball, a traditional sport from northeast China, is drawing massive attention at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Hainan Province, with over 500 participants competing.
Pearl ball, a traditional sport from northeast China, is captivating audiences at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities, with over 500 participants showcasing this unique and entertaining game.
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.
Guizhou Province clinches gold in the standard crossbow mixed team final at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in south China’s Hainan Province.
Hainan province swept the coconut tree climbing titles at the 12th National Ethnic Games, showcasing a traditional sport rooted in local culture. Athletes Luo Jun and Fu Shijun claimed victories in the men’s and women’s events.
The swinging competition, a unique event rooted in the traditions of China’s Korean ethnic group, takes center stage at the 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities in Hainan Province.
The 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities commenced in Xinjiang’s Zhaosu County with equestrian events from July 8 to 13, celebrating China’s diverse cultural heritage.
Inner Mongolia’s 34th Naadam Festival is set to begin on July 14 in Xilingol League, celebrating Mongolian traditions with events like wrestling, horse racing, and archery.
Lhasa is buzzing as it hosts the first-ever Farmers and Herdsmen Sports Games, featuring traditional events like yak racing and stone lifting, celebrating Xizang’s rich cultural heritage.
Sports enthusiasts in Xinjiang’s Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture showcased traditional games like horse racing and scrambling for a sheep, highlighting the region’s vibrant cultural heritage.
