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Colombia: Cockfighting 3

Originally uploaded by Anders L. Hansson.

The show is on. The cages have been lifted, and the cocks have been provoked to get going.

During this Friday night, there were about seven fights. By applying some simple math, that sums up to 14 cocks. Seven of those died in the ring, or shortly after.

The longest fight lasted for some nine minutes. The cause seemed to be that both cocks were rather lazy, and not too keen on fighting. The shortest fight might have been as little as a minute or two. That cock won thru a knock-out, one could say.

Well, this is one of many pictures of Bogotá on a common Friday night. It’s a diverse city.

Anders

Colombia: Cockfighting 2

Originally uploaded by Anders L. Hansson.

Moments before that the cockfight erupts… The judges, in red jackets, are taking care of the last preparations.

The cocks have arrived in their cages, being brougth in place over a miniature aerial cableway. Just before they were both trimmed, cutting of feathers that could trouble them while fighting.

In the ring the owners and some other important guys have gathered, while people are placing their bets. I didn’t really figure out how that works, but it’s for sure a lively process…

Anders