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There is
hardly any race in the world which does not celebrate festivals. And,
all these events are usually observed with great respect and enthusiasm.
However, you will come across several festivals around the globe which
are associated with perils and hazards. In case you would like to get
your blood pumping then go through the following paragraphs where we
have discussed the some most dangerous festivals across the globe.
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The Cooper’s Hill Cheese Rolling Contest – England
This contest is being held in Gloucester in England every year. It has
seen numerous men and women participating in it. A big round circle of
cheese is being rolled down the steep slopes of the Cooper’s Hill and
the participants have to tumble down the slopes in order to grab it.
Whoever gets it first will be declared the winner. However, given that
the slope of the hill is almost vertical, there’s been a huge number of
injuries till date while participating in the contest. |
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Kirkpinar Wrestling Festival – Turkey
Next, in this list, we are going to mention the Kirkpinar Wrestling
Festival which is held in Turkey. In fact, this dangerous event is
hugely popular in the entire country and there is virtually no rule when
it comes to fighting during this festival. The participants are allowed
to attack in whatever way they want but they must grab the leather strap
which is held between the legs while combating. |
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El Colacho (Baby jumping) – Castrillo, Spain
The bizarre El Colacho Festival is held in the Spanish village of
Castrillo where the parents of newborn infants keep their babies in the
middle of the streets in that particular village. Men wearing devil
costumes jump over these little ones during this event. Although the
origin of this festival is rather unknown. It is believed that this
ritual is meant to get rid of any sin from the babies. |
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The Takeuchi Matsuri – Japan
This brutal festival takes place in Japan where participants are divided
into two groups and they usually fight amongst them with bamboo poles.
In this process, they cause serious injury to their competitors. The
winner is going to enjoy a rich harvest along with a prosperous year. In
case you happen to be a passerby or one who is simply enjoying the
festival, it is recommended to be cautious since you too might end up
being injured. |
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Yanshui Beehive Fireworks – Taiwan
It is quite natural that no one would like the idea of getting hit by a
firework during a festival. But don’t be surprised if it happens to you
while attending this celebration in Yanshui, Taiwan. A large crowd
gathers in front of the platform where the rocket bottles are placed to
be lit and once it is done they are going to hit individuals from every
possible direction. It is very difficult to protect oneself from these
rockets and many individuals have been reported to sustain serious
injuries in spite of wearing fireproof clothing.
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Running of the Bulls – Pamplona, Spain
This festival is being held in Spain for the last 600 years. The
ferocious bulls are let loose on the city streets which are usually
thronged by thousands of individuals. While the bulls ravage through the
streets. The persons on the road make desperate attempts to evade these
creatures. However, at least 15 casualties have been reported since
1924. Also, there have also been numerous cases of serious injuries.
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Agni Keli – Mangalore, India
The Agni Keli festival is held in Mangalore every year in the month of
April and continues for as many as 8 days. During this time, the
participants who are usually topless are required to throw lit torches
towards one another from a distance of about 30 to 50 feet. In spite of
wearing cloth only below the waist, it is not uncommon for the garments
to catch fire and numerous individuals have suffered severe burn
injuries were performing the rituals.
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