The 2024 Traditional Ethnic Horse Racing Event kicks off on the Zhuaxixiulong Grasslands in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county, Wuwei, Gansu province, on July 11, 2024. [Photo provided to gogansu.com]

The 2024 Traditional Ethnic Horse Racing Event kicked off on the Zhuaxixiulong Grasslands in Tianzhu Tibetan autonomous county, Wuwei, Gansu province, on July 11, 2024.

This event, a significant fixture in the Chinese ethnic horse racing calendar, saw the participation of over 200 racehorses from Qinghai, Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Gansu province.

Held on the Zhuaxixiulong Grasslands, the event's historical significance spans over 200 years. It is a national horse racing event organized by various ethnic groups to preserve and promote China's rich traditional culture, showcasing local characteristics and ethnic customs.

As a sports tourism event, Tianzhu has strategically emphasized its development in recent years, aiming to boost local tourism and cultural heritage.