Yaks fight during a bullfighting festival in Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Zhexia Township of Tibet Autonomous Region held a bullfighting festival, which is an intangible cultural heritage in the region.

XIGAZE, Sept. 11, 2019 (Xinhua) -- Located in the southwest part of Tibet Autonomous Region, Zhexia Township has a tradition of bullfighting. Zhexia bullfighting festival has been listed as an intangible cultural heritage in the region. During the festival held on Sept. 9 this year, herds of yaks wearing traditional decorations were driven to the bullring to fight for the crown.

Scene of a bullfight at Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Yaks fight during a bullfighting festival in Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

Yaks fight during a bullfighting festival in Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Chogo)

Yaks fight during a bullfighting festival in Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Photo by Sun Fei/Xinhua)

Yaks fight during a bullfighting festival in Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Xin)

Local residents watch a bullfight at Zhexia Township, southwest China's Tibet Autonomous Region. (Xinhua/Li Xin)