Buffalo-Riding Ceremony in Cambodia

The Buffalo-Riding Ceremony is held every year, in the Cambodian village of Virhear Sour, Kandal province. The tradition of this even goes back 70 years and it marks the end of the Festival of the Dead. It is also a way to honor the Neakta Preah Srok pagoda spirit. After the race is over, the buffaloes are auctioned off to the highest bidders. Photos by Reuters via People.com.cn buffalo-racing buffalo-racing2 buffalo-racing3 buffalo-racing4

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