Zhangjiagang, a county-level city in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, hosted two events of the second Jiangsu "Red Pomegranate Cup" Ethnic Minorities' Traditional Sports Games from May 10 to 12.

Athletes from 10 cities in Jiangsu attend the games. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

One of the events, pearl ball, is a team sport that has its roots in the old Manchu practice of collecting pearls. In 1991, pearl ball was officially recognized as an event.

Athletes play pearl ball during the competition. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

Another sport, spinning top, is popular in regions such as Yunnan, Guizhou, Hunan, Guangxi, and Fujian. In 1995, spinning top was officially recognized as an event.

An athlete spins a top during the competition. [Photo/WeChat account: zjgwtgl]

More than 200 athletes, team leaders, and coaches from 10 cities across Jiangsu province participated in the games.