Camel wrestling

It is most common in the Aegean region of Turkey, but is also practiced in other parts of the Middle East and South Asia.

[3] In the 1920s the Turkish National Aviation league held Camel fights as fundraisers in order to purchase planes for the Government of Turkey.

[5] Due to the motivating factor of a nearby female camel, the events have historically been held during mating season.

A camel is declared the winner if his competitor falls to the ground or flees from the fight.

[8] There are roughly thirty annual festivals in Aegean Turkey each year from November to March.