Horse festivals take place throughout Tibet each summer. Some of the more famous ones such as the Jyekundo, Litang and Nagchu horse festivals attract tens of thousands of spectators, while smaller ones may only have a few hundred. This picture was taken at a small horse festival on the grasslands near Labrang in eastern Amdo province. Hundreds on nomad Tibetans arrived to the event on horseback. The dew on the grasslands was frozen even though it was July. Amdo Tibetans are known for their horse riding skills, even though more and more nomads are trading in their horse for a motorcycle. Horse festivals are one of the most fascinating aspects of Tibetan culture.
We love Tibetan people and Tibetan Festival.
Posted by: Tibetan | January 18, 2012 at 02:44 PM
Horse Racing Festival in Tibet.2012
Posted by: Ram Chandra Lamichhane | January 18, 2012 at 02:40 PM
Hi again, do you maybe know the schedual for summer 2011?
Posted by: Zeljka Matkovic | May 09, 2011 at 11:23 AM
Do you know how I can get info on this year's festivals? When & Where they're taking place?
Posted by: fishpix | May 04, 2007 at 06:13 AM
I love the way they dress, so unique and colorful. Hopefully someday we'll be able to visit you guys in Tibet and go to a Tibetan Rodeo! I'm jealous Rusty will see you guys so soon!
Posted by: Lynette Polinder | January 31, 2007 at 01:19 AM