20th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Goat-grabbing competition
Goat-grabbing competition in October 2020 in the Aksu region of Xinjiang, in the snowy mountains of the Pamir Plateau at an altitude of 4,000 km, the Tajik people perform a sheep snatching competition, which is not only for their excellent riding skills but also for their superior arm strength, in order to snatch the wolves or protect the sheep in danger. It is now performed at festivals and sporting events. It is a scene that reflects the toughness, passion and simplicity of this people!
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2020 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2022 |
Photo Location: | China |
Camera: | Canon EOS 5D Mark III |
Copyright: | © Qinyuan Ding |