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Riders practicing before the games begin by flinging a dead's goat carcass onto a 'goal' at one end of the pitch]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:41:20 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz2.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz2.jpg.html
Amidst the endless expanse of the Taklamakan desert, riders from across the local area gather on a pitch 5 kms outside the oasis town of Yengisar in Xinjiang, China]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:41:20 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz1.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz1.jpg.html
A lone motorbike rider leads his horse for a game of Oglak Tartis. ]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:41:20 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+110.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+110.jpg.html
As in Buzkashi, the best players in Oglak Tartis have over 20 years experience behind them. This man was one.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+098.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+098.jpg.html
As in Buzkashi, the best players in Oglak Tartis have over 20 years experience behind them. This man was one.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+091.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+091.jpg.html
Compared to the Afghani game of Buzkashi, Oglak Tartis plays a higher emphasis on skill. These two players were the champions this day, though more can be said about the prestige of winning, than the prize itself...]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+075.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+075.jpg.html
Hordes of man and horse locked in a virtual 'scrum' as each side attempts to pass the Oglak to the most able man there.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+068.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+068.jpg.html
A breakaway rider surges towards the goal in hope of glory. Each game of Oglak Tartis last 20 mins and only the most noteworthy riders are recognised.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+066.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+066.jpg.html
With whip in mouth and Oglak in hand, two riders leg it up the pitch in a race to stay ahead of the pack.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500 http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+064.jpg.html http://www.r4e.org/Diary/v/mar08_oglak/nauroz+064.jpg.html
Riders pound up the sandy pitch towards a goal as the Oglak is flung for all its worth.]]> photo Sat, 14 Jun 2008 23:40:22 -0500