Carrying Stones Competition
Every year when festivals come, various traditional sports games would be held in all Tibet area,such as horse racing, equestrianism, yak racing, bullfight, archery, carrying stones and so on.These sports activities can bring happiness to the local people.Explore Tibet Team, a professional Tibet travel agency,today introduces a traditional Tibet sports to you- carrying stones.
At first,carrying stones originates from labor, then evolves into a popular activities in their daily life.After a long process of transmission,it become a traditional sports game loved Tibetan people.when festivals come,it will be held.
When in the times of King Songzan Gamb, carrying stones have become a fashionable activity.The the participants mostly are burly chap.When the competition begin,they carry the stone to the shoulders until to the destination.Who goes farthest,who win the competition.Sometimes,the stones can reach to 300 kilometers.
Three are still a few of secrets in carrying stones,we still pay attention to the shapes and the edges of tones besides strength.Carrying different edges will produce different effects. That is to say,carrying stones also pay great attention to wisdom and strategics.Today,carrying stones becomes a chance to improve Tibet’s culture and economic developments.
Travel to Tibet to join this unique event?Access Explore Tibet Team, provide tailor-made tour planning and operation. Contact us right now and don’t miss this great festival!
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