HOHHOT, China, Dec. 25 (Xinhua) -- A total of 20 sled reindeer guided by 20 local Ewenki herdsmen competed in a race on Monday in Genhe City, China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, in a bid to show the local herders' lifestyle.
Ma Rui with his reindeer from Aoluguya Ewenki Ethnic Town of Genhe City, known as home of "the last hunting tribe in China," won the 100-meter race in 14.67 seconds.
When the game started, some reindeer ignored their guides and walked around leisurely, others chased each other and ran fast to the finishing line.
The game attracted hundreds of audiences from home and abroad.
About 800 reindeer are living in Genhe and they have become the city's fascinating "tourism card."
Fewer than 100 local people herd reindeer in the city not only for their horns, which they sell to traders, but also for milking and meat.
