Ride back in time: Performers 'battle' on horseback in central China

2017-05-31 12:40 GMT+8

Editor Fu Jianshu

Performers demonstrated traditional fighting on horseback to much acclaim in Kaifeng, central China's Henan Province on Tuesday. /Xinhua Photo

Kaifeng was once the capital of the Song dynasty, and is one of thee eight ancient capitals of China. The performance re-enacted a historic battle during the Song Dynasty against invaders. /Xinhua Photo

The show was put on for tourists during the three-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday. /Xinhua Photo

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