Čoja, the second day of the 298th Sinjska Alka, in Sinj, Croatia (3 August 2013). The Alka is a knightly tournament dating back to 1715, in which riders compete to spear a small metal ring from a galloping horse. The Alka is inscribed on the UNESCO list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Pictured above and below, a momak or ‘squire’ in traditional local folk costume. Each competitor (known as an Alkar) has a momak as an assistant. © Rudolf Abraham
Pictured below, Mladen Vučković, winner of the 298th Čoja. © Rudolf Abraham
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I just saw a knights turnament. Seems too be good riders too, in Croatia. Interesting.
Some interesting characters in there. Very interesting, Rudolf!
Beautiful set of portraits! 🙂