An invitational horse race in Damshung county, Xizang autonomous region, runs from April 23 to 27. [Photo by Tenzin Choephel/For chinadaily.com.cn]

An invitational horse race has begun in Damshung county, Xizang autonomous region, as part of a series of annual horse culture events. The invitational runs through Sunday.

The event features 12 competitions of varying difficulty. Highlights include a 7-kilometer race and a walking race for stallions, as Xizang Commerce Daily reported.