Stick Fight.
Many years ago whilst in Southern Ethiopia, I attended a 'Donga'... more commonly known as a stick fight.
Men from the same district come together at a designated place and fight one-on-one with long, sharp sticks
Experiencing the brutal expression of such aggressive power this close up was an intoxicating experience for me. The danger to the men is tangibly felt by all and a heightened nervous emotion runs rampant in the crowd.
Bad injuries are inevitable, but the reward for winning a fight is considered worth the risk.
Wow, that must have been an intense experience indeed!
You said the reward is worth the risk, but what is the reward?
Respect
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