Competitors from Ningxia wore Islamic headscarves to the tournament. Photo: Weibo
Competitors from Ningxia wore Islamic headscarves to the tournament. Photo: Weibo

Chinese Hui Muslims trigger storm by wearing traditional dress to event to promote ethnic unity

  • Pictures of women wearing headscarves at a Go tournament triggers investigation by Ningxia sports authority amid claims of religious extremism
  • The competition featured representatives from all China’s minority groups, many of whom wore traditional costumes

Competitors from Ningxia wore Islamic headscarves to the tournament. Photo: Weibo
Competitors from Ningxia wore Islamic headscarves to the tournament. Photo: Weibo
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