Woodoo wrestling, GRC
Photographer
Jan Grodza
Category
Black & White Photography - Photojournalism
Company
Jan Grodza
Submission Group
Amateur
Year
2025
Country / Region:
Czech Republic
Voodoo wrestling in Kinshasa is an intense and wild entertainment that combines sport, theater and culture.It is a unique form of wrestling that combines physical strength, acrobatics and the influence of voodoo rituals. Wrestlers are often associated with various voodoo cults and perform rituals before each match to enhance their physical and mental abilities. During the match, they perform acrobatic stunts, incredible jumps, throws and various fighting techniques including the use of magic to defeat their opponents. Voodoo Wrestling is also an important part of Congolese culture.
Credits
Photographer / Company
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Category
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Country / Region
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Photographer / Company
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Category
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Country / Region
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Photographer / Company
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Category
Nature Photography - Forest
Country / Region
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Photographer / Company
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Category
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Country / Region
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