In pictures: China's Yushu Festival
In a series of photographs, we look at Tibet's indigenous people wearing traditional costumes and fine jewellery
Aan ethnic Tibetan woman poses for a photo at a local government sponsored festival in Yushu, in the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai. PHOTO: AFP
China's ethnic Tibetans come in from around the country to the town of Yushu, high in the mountains of Qinghai for a Tibetan festival and the biggest horse racing event of the year in a proud public display of their cultural heritage.
The area is home to the Tibetan minority, some of whom chafe at the Chinese rule. The festival, a regular event since the 1990s, was suspended for many years following the 2010 Yushu earthquake.
In a series of photographs, we look at Tibet's indigenous people wearing traditional costumes and fine jewellery seen at a fashion show at a local government sponsored festival in Yushu, in the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai.
The area is home to the Tibetan minority, some of whom chafe at the Chinese rule. The festival, a regular event since the 1990s, was suspended for many years following the 2010 Yushu earthquake.
In a series of photographs, we look at Tibet's indigenous people wearing traditional costumes and fine jewellery seen at a fashion show at a local government sponsored festival in Yushu, in the northwestern Chinese province of Qinghai.