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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