Stick Fight.

in #photofeed5 years ago

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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

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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.

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Wow, that must have been an intense experience indeed!
You said the reward is worth the risk, but what is the reward?

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