Litang Horse Festival
Festival Location: Litang, Tibet
Festival Type(s): Equestrian Events, Community Festivals
by © Bjorn Svensson 2009
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A nomad on his way to the horse races during the Litang festival
Target shooting while riding at high speed is one of the competitions at the Litang festival
A Khampa cowboy with braided hair
Target shooting while riding at high speed is one of the competitions at the Litang festival
The traditional outfit worn by Khampa women during festivals can weight up to 15 kilos
Target shooting while riding at high speed is one of the competitions at the Litang festival
This girl has her hair braided in 108 strands, a holy number for Tibetans
The nomads are expert horsemen after spending most of their lives on horseback
A young monk with refreshments.
A nomad home on the grasslands outside Litang
Take a look at more wonderful photos by Bjorn of the Litang Horse Festival or visit Photos by Bjorn to see more of his striking photography from around the world.
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