A row of cavaliers riding horses parade into the competition fields during the opening ceremony of the first traditional sports meeting of the ethnic groups of Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, August 25, 2009. Competition of traditional sports events of the ethnic groups, traditional feature sports shows and comprehensive pageant performances are to be put on during the grand event. [Xinhua]

A contestant puts on the stunt show of equestrian during the opening ceremony of the first traditional sports meeting of the ethnic groups of Baotou City, north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, August 25, 2009. [Xinhua]