The first day of the ongoing 12th National Traditional Games of Ethnic Minorities of China, held on Saturday in Sanya, south China's Hainan Province, featured traditional events such as stilt racing from the Tujia and Miao ethnic groups, and swing competition.

Opened on Friday night, the grand event, which will take place through Nov 30, has gathered nearly 7,000 athletes, representing 35 delegations across China who will compete in 18 sports and three demonstration sports, most of which were once unique to specific ethnic groups or regions.