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Horse race and archery are generally popular in Tibet and Gyantse enjoys prestige of being the earliest in history by starting in 1408. The king of Gyangtse gave a decree marking the period from April 10 through 27 of Tibetan calendar, every year for prayers and sacrificial ceremony for his grandfather with entertainment offered on the 28th. By the mid-17th century, original ritual ceremonies became symbolic and contests of archery on horseback grew to be the most important events for the festival. Nowadays, with all kinds of entertainment and fairs organized it has become one of the most important festivals in Tibet.
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