CHINA-XINJIANG-ALTAY-TRADITIONAL HIDE SKI (CN)

(231222) -- ALTAY, Dec. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A craftsman threads pieces of rawhide through the holes on a wood plank to make hide ski at a traditional hide ski store in Altay City, northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, Dec. 20, 2023. The Altay region in Xinjiang is recognized as the "birthplace of human skiing," where the locals use hide skis, among the earliest types. Over time, these hide skis have transformed from traditional hunting tools to modern sports equipment, becoming a cultural symbol of the region and a popular product in tourism. (Xinhua/Ding Lei)

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• ILEA002117550

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• 2023/12/22 00:00:00

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