# @cgtneurope on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DVByPEjEcRc
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/57175516-cgtneurope-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/bc963bd122.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-02-21T17:12:39.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** CGTN Europe (@cgtneurope) — https://gondola.cc/cgtneurope

## Caption

A snowfield racing competition in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region brought high-energy celebrations to the Spring Festival, drawing visitors from across the country.⁣
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Held in Tekes County, Ili Kazak Autonomous Prefecture, the event featured fast-paced horse races and traditional horse wrestling, with riders showcasing strength and skill to loud cheers from the crowd.⁣
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Festivities also included vibrant dances and Aken folk performances shared by Kyrgyz and Kazakh communities, as locals handed out sweets and New Year wishes during the nine-day holiday.⁣
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#Xinjiang #SpringFestival #HorseRacing #ChineseNewYear #CulturalHeritage #China #Travel

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- **Likes:** 127
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- **Comments:** 8

## Tags

china, springfestival, chinesenewyear, xinjiang, travel, horseracing, culturalheritage

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