Indonesian teens compete in traditional horse racing-Xinhua

Indonesian teens compete in traditional horse racing

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2025-02-24 07:17:19

Teenage jockeys compete during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

An Aerial drone photo shows teenage jockeys competing during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

Teenage jockeys compete during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

Teenage jockeys compete during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

A health worker evacuates a teenager after he falls while riding his horse during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)

Teenage jockeys compete during a traditional horse racing competition in Takengon, Aceh Province, Indonesia, Feb. 23, 2025. A traditional horse race in the town of Takengon in Aceh attracted many locals and tourists to come and watch. Most jockeys are teenagers from 10 to 15 years old, which is part of a longstanding tradition in Takengon. (Photo by Fachrul Reza/Xinhua)