Hundreds of performers stage traditional Tibetan dance at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

Women in traditional Tibetan costumes present khatas, pieces of white silk that represents purity or gratitude, at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

Hundreds of dancers perform at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

One performer rides across the course with China's national flag at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday. (Photos: IC; compiled by China Daily)

Riders demonstrate equestrian skills at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

Riders fly China's national flag at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

A man demonstrates equestrian skills at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.

Hundreds of dancers perform at the opening ceremony of a traditional horse racing festival in Yushu, Northwest China's Qinghai province, July 25, 2019. The five-day event kicked off on Thursday.