Camel stocks
Camel stocks - a traditional sports event popular mainly in Turkey and practiced in other parts of the Middle East and South Asia.
The stock of camels was organized by the ancient Turkish tribes 2,400 years ago. At present the most popular are the provinces in western Turkey, where a professional league was organized. Animals are displayed by villages, towns and private individuals. Camels for stocks are not working and are specially prepared for the competition. The events are supported by the Turkish government as part of the country's cultural heritage. Organization and course of the event
Inventories are held between November and March during the mating season. They are carried out in stadiums or large squares. At the edge of the arena, a female is placed in the rut. Two males fight, one that usually roars and pushes one another, wins a camel that knocks the opponent or forces him to leave the arena. The sport is bloodless, injuries are rare, prevent muzzles from being set on the animal's mouth. Fighting between males takes 10 minutes, animals are judged by the judges for their style and willingness to fight.
Camel stocks are festivals, they are parades of animals decorated with rugs and makatami, and beauty contests are organized. In Saudi Arabia besides stocks, camel racing is also being performed. Sport does not raise such controversy as the Spanish korrida, but is criticized by animal rights organizations.
Camel stocks are dangerous for spectators; there have been cases of trawling by escaping animals. There are also camel owners. Bibliography
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