Nagqu Urban Area

At the 2024 Qiaqing Horse Festival, racing sat beside music, dance, dress and market activity. The programme shows how a contemporary gathering brings several kinds of public life together.

A woman in red traditional clothing and turquoise jewelry among festival attendees.
A festival attendee at Nagqu’s Qiaqing Horse Festival in 2009. This archival photograph predates the 2024 edition discussed here.

Nagqu Urban Area

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  1. A festival attendee at Nagqu’s Qiaqing Horse Festival in 2009. This archival photograph predates the 2024 edition discussed here.Antoine Taveneaux · Rights information Photo source ↗