A Tibetan farmer participated in the stone carrying match, which originates from the 7th century on the Tibetan plateau, at the Lhasa Horse Racing Course, August 18. Traditional Tibetan sports were performed to celebrate the 2012 Lhasa Shoton Festival.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

Local Tibetans took part in the tug of war game at the Lhasa Horse Racing Course, August 18. Traditional Tibetan sports were performed to celebrate the 2012 Lhasa Shoton Festival.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

An equestrian performed horse racing show at the Lhasa Horse Racing Course, August 18. Traditional Tibetan sports were performed to celebrate the 2012 Lhasa Shoton Festival.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

An equestrian performed horse racing show at the Lhasa Horse Racing Course, August 18. Traditional Tibetan sports were performed to celebrate the 2012 Lhasa Shoton Festival.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

An equestrian performed horse racing show at the Lhasa Horse Racing Course, August 18. Traditional Tibetan sports were performed to celebrate the 2012 Lhasa Shoton Festival.[Photo/Chinanews.com]