Dajyur or the Damxung Horse Festival is a
Tibetan festival
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that takes place at the beginning of the eighth month of the
lunar calendar
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(solar September) throughout southern
Tibet
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. The festivities last for ten days with events such as
horse racing, bicycle riding contests, and rock-carrying competitions contributing to a time of merriment and celebration.
Tibetan festivals
Religious festivals in Tibet
Equestrian festivals
Festivals in Tibet
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