As summer approaches, the youth in the pastoral area of northern Tibet self-organize horse races. Nowadays, although horse is not the common transportation, it is the symbol of speed and power.

Photo taken on May 5 shows the horse racing in Namtso Town of Damshung County, Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo shows competitors at the horse racing in Namtso Town of Damshung County, Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]

Photo taken on May 5 shows the horse racing in Namtso Town of Damshung County, Lhasa, capital of southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. [Photo/Xinhua]