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Kafkasor Art and Culture Festival
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When:
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22 - 25 Jun 2008 (annual)
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Where:
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Kafkasor
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Don't be misled by the name - Kafkasor Festival is far more than a simple demonstration of folklore and art. Harking back to the time when the population migrated to the plateaux, this event takes place in a temporary town of large tents.
While tens of thousands of locals get merry, visitors are transported into the past... The entertainment includes some spirited folk dancing and (far more exciting) the chance to watch men wrestle with bulls and each other. Just beware if you feel like joining in - the Turks are masters in the art of hand-to-hand combat, and the rules usually require competitors to grease themselves with olive oil.
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