Kyrgyzstan holds a traditional hunting festival every spring and autumn, known locally as the Saarburun Festival.
A golden eagle hunts at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A golden eagle hunts at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Ouxin
Hunters bring their golden eagles and falcons to the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Satellite News Agency
In the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, a hunter performs falcon hunting at a hunting festival on August 29. Xinhua News Agency/Satellite News Agency
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Satellite News Agency
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Satellite News Agency
A hunter performs a golden eagle hunt at a hunting festival in the village of Chukulchak, near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 29. Xinhua News Agency/Satellite News Agency