Camel Wresting Festival
Camel wrestling is a sport where two male camels wrestle. It is commonly a festival in Turkey, but sometimes it can be celebrated in other parts of the Middle East. The festival is held on the Aegean coast of Turkey. At the beginning of each year, dating back over 2400 years ago, a female camel is placed in front of the male participants. Tourists are joining in this festival to learn about this unique and odd tradition. Bets are placed on camels who will try to wrestle each other to the ground with their long necks. At each match, there are usually extra activities to keep you entertained such as food stalls. The camel that wins can be sold for over $20,000.The festival will end with one camel chosen as a winner.