
Women in traditional costumes dance during a horse race festival held in Damxung, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2011. The seven-day horse race festival, with the history of more than 300 years, is held in Damxung in August each year. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

People takes part in a ring throwing game during a horse race festival held in Damxung, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2011. The seven-day horse race festival, with the history of more than 300 years, is held in Damxung in August each year. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

A rider performs during the opening ceremony of a horse race festival held in Damxung, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2011. The seven-day horse race festival, with the history of more than 300 years, is held in Damxung in August each year. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

A woman stands in front of her booth during a horse race festival held in Damxung, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2011. The seven-day horse race festival, with the history of more than 300 years, is held in Damxung in August each year. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)

People in traditional costumes dance during the opening ceremony of a horse race festival held in Damxung, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region, Aug. 19, 2011. The seven-day horse race festival, with the history of more than 300 years, is held in Damxung in August each year. (Xinhua/Tao Xiyi)