Jirem Horse Racing Festival puts on 'fast and furious' display
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The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival raised its curtain in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Friday, showcasing an exhilarating spectacle of riders and Mongolian horses galloping across the track and eliciting cheers from the crowd.
The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicks off in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug. 18, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Lijun/China.org.cn]
Running from Aug. 18 to 20, the three-day festival features a diverse range of events including horse racing, wrestling, archery, Mongolian chess, and tug-of-war, totaling 25 competitive events across six major categories.
The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicks off in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug. 18, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Lijun/China.org.cn]
Known as the "Nation on Horseback," the Mongolian ethnic group shares an unbreakable bond with horses. Along with wrestling and archery, horse racing is hailed as one of the "Three Manly Skills" of the grasslands, and has evolved into one of the most thrilling competitive events at grassland festivals and galas.
The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicks off in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug. 18, 2023. [Photo by Zhang Lijun/China.org.cn]
The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicks off in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug. 18, 2023. [Photo by Batu Wuliji/China.org.cn]
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 the Mongolian equestrian spirit, as well as demonstrate the city's economic dynamism.
The 24th Jirem Horse Racing Festival kicks off in Horqin Left Banner, Tongliao city, Inner Mongolia autonomous region on Aug. 18, 2023. [Photo by Su Wenyan/China.org.cn]
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