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Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Herdsmen walk their yaks and prepare for a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

A herdsman and his yak run to the start line for a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

A staff member examine the yak's teeth to determine its eligibility for the race before a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)

A herdsman competes in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

A herdsman comforts his yak before a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Jiang Fan)

Herdsmen take part in a traditional yak racing in Lhasa, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, May 29, 2025. Herdsmen and a total of 132 yaks participated in the traditional yak racing in Lhasa on Thursday, attracting many local spectators. (Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida)