TONGLIAO, China, Aug. 19,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report
from China.org.cn:
The 25th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicked off in Tongliao,
Inner Mongolia autonomous region, on Sunday.
Running from Aug. 18 to 20, the
three-day festival features 25 competitive events across six major
categories including horse racing, wrestling, archery, Mongolian
chess, and tug-of-war.
The festival also provides numerous facilities for tourists to
experience festival activities. Visitors can participate in
interactive events, shop for gifts and specialty products, enjoy
unique local cuisines, and view rich displays of intangible
cultural heritage.
Originally known as Jirem League, Tongliao has been hosting the
horse racing festival since 1995, transforming the sporting event
into a grand carnival that encompasses sports, cultural tourism,
musical performances, and entertainment.
The festival has become a calling card for the city, as it aims
to showcase the grassland culture and demonstrate the city's
economic dynamism.
Horse racing festival opens in N. China
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