A vibrant clash of cultures unfolded on the grasslands of Sunan County in northwestern Gansu Province on the Chinese mainland, where Yugur, Tibetan and Mongolian communities came together for a day-long festival celebrating their shared heritage.
Attendees cheered as competitors tested their strength in traditional sports like pole-pushing and yak-pulling, turning age-old challenges into thrilling spectacles that echoed across the rolling plains.
Between contests, folk songs soared and dancers spun in colorful costumes, offering a glimpse into intangible cultural treasures passed down through generations along the Silk Road.
For travelers and digital nomads exploring the Silk Road’s modern crossroads, the open-air festival offered an authentic, off-the-beaten-path experience—where cultural preservation meets sustainable wandering in a celebration of community spirit.
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