The 2025 Xinjiang Ili Heavenly Horses Culture and Tourism Festival is currently underway in Zhaosu County, Xinjiang, offering a vibrant mix of equestrian competitions, academic forums, youth combat events, and cultural performances. The five-month festival, which began with an opening ceremony on Saturday, will run from May to October, featuring 16 events in total.
Zhaosu, known as “China’s Land of Heavenly Horses,” has a long-standing tradition of horse breeding, especially the Ili horse, valued for its strength and agility. Since its launch in 1992, the festival has become a key celebration of horse culture, while also promoting ethnic traditions and local tourism.
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