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Turkmenistan Holds Closed Annual Beauty Pageant for Endangered Akhal-Teke Horses
The closed event featured parades and judged competitions for the endangered breed promoted as a national symbol. UNESCO has listed the horses and surrounding culture on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
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An annual horse beauty pageant took place in Turkmenistan, showcasing Akhal-Teke stallions in parades and judged competitions. AFP received rare permission to attend the closed event. Government programs present the Akhal-Teke horses as part of the country's heritage and identity.
Officials organize public displays and maintain breeding facilities for the animals. State sources describe the Akhal-Teke as an ancient breed native to the region. The breed is listed as endangered by international equine registries, with limited population numbers and restricted access to breeding records.
Event organizers stated that the pageant serves both cultural and preservation purposes. The Akhal-Teke species and the culture surrounding them has been listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List. The horses are considered so beautiful that beauty pageants are held for them annually.
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