Tashkurgan Tajik Autonomous County, Xinjiang is located on the east foot of the Pamir Plateau, with an average altitude of more than 4000 meters.The yak breeding local farmers and herdsmen is inseparable from production. During the wedding event such as marriage, the "yak and sheep" competition to show the congratulations is a local traditional custom.The so -called "yak lamb" is that the herdsmen ride on the fierce yak to compete for a sheep. The next half of the game for a total of 50 minutes, the midfielder rests for 15 minutes, and 10 to 15 players on each team.Such a strong competition in high altitude areas consumes great physical strength for people and yaks.The picture shows herders training.(Xinhua News Agency)
