Xinjiang News, February 3 (Wulahati) On January 31, Haiziyan Township, Balikun County, held a sheep holding and horse racing with national characteristics with the theme of "Gathering Together and Racing Horses".
The competition kicked off with the Girls' Chasing Folk Performance, and the wonderful performance made the audience cheer for the two. Immediately afterwards, the silver picking, sheep hunting, horse racing and other competitions were carried out in turn. In the sheep holding competition, the horse racing and sheep holding team from Haiziyan Village and Kazihu Village spurred the horses on the field, the players rode horses on the scene and ran, competing for riding skills and strength in the competition, everyone passed the goats on horseback, showing various skills, and fully demonstrated the spirit of teamwork. Humarbek Rehati, a player from Kazihu Village, Haiziyan Township, said: "I participate in the project of picking up silver immediately, and I hope that the Winter Games will be held every winter, and more and more people will come to participate, and more and more spectators will support us." ”
After the competition, the person in charge presented gifts to the contestants, and the dance "Black Walking Horse" pushed the whole event to a climax, and the scene was full of dynamics and excitement. The deputy head of Haiziyan Township, Wureranbek Sahedora, said: "The traditional agriculture and animal husbandry of Haiziyan Township is an important carrier for us to inherit national culture and promote the spirit of sports. Through the competition of traditional sports such as horse racing, sheep hunting, and silver picking, we can not only exercise, but also unite people's hearts, enhance the feelings of the villagers, and enhance the cohesion of our villages. ”