01-12-2019
08:01 AM
- last edited on
04-19-2022
04:16 PM
by
grazittiApiTest
I came across this wrestling arena in an outskirt village of Bauchi on Wednesday evening when the sun was lowered and the atmosphere was golden with magnificent views. The wrestling competition is done every Wednesday among the villagers and the last man standing after different fixtures would be crowned the winner as the villagers informed me. I loved the environmental setting with great sounds of local drummers. They further informed me that they do the festival is done once in a year after the harvesting season; when all their farm products are harvested and taken home. The super champion who always wins the crown explained to me that he inherited wrestling talents and stamina from his dad who used to be the champion during their days. He further said that his dad married his mum after winning one of the strongest championships, and she was given to him as a gift for being a super champion consecutively in those years.
It was really amazing watching them performing, and the super champion guy won it again. Would you like to watch their wrestling performance?
01-12-2019 08:59 AM
Thanks for the share @Dr_Mohh! It's always interesting to see other cultures and you've shared a great set of photos to us too!
01-12-2019 10:03 AM
Thanks for sharing photos @Dr_Mohh. I love the photo second from top. It has good meaning and lighting is spectacular. Are you local or tourist?
01-12-2019 11:27 AM
Thank you @AdrianLunsong I’m glad you loved it. 😊
01-12-2019 11:30 AM
01-12-2019 12:39 PM
@Dr_Mohh yes I hope to visit you some day. Keep up the great work and Local Guide posts.
01-14-2019 08:30 AM - edited 01-14-2019 08:31 AM
Hi @Dr_Mohh,
Thank you for sharing your photos with us. The cultural diversity is amazing. It was so interesting to read about the wrestling and traditions of your hometown. What else will you suggest to visit or see there?
By the way, I relabeled your post to Local Stories, as it fits better there.
01-14-2019 11:13 AM
Thank you @InaS
Yes, there are other great things to do in Bauchi which includes safari to view the wildlife animals, swim in a natural warm spring water which is very crystal clear, hike on beautiful mountains and hills for a magnificent view especially during sunset or sunrise, visit ancient monuments and palaces, and many other adventures.
01-15-2019 08:47 AM
This sounds so interesting @Dr_Mohh. What is the best time to travel? Have you ever went to a safari? I would like to try it at least once.
01-15-2019 01:06 PM
@InaS The best time to travel is all the months except August, September and October because of heavy rains and difficult to see the wildlife animals during that period. Yes, I have been to safari many times, it’s a great experience. 😊