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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Travel
Clash of Power and Tradition

In Quan Do San, Vietnam, the vibrant and intense water buffalo fighting festival comes to life. This traditional event, deeply rooted in local culture, showcases the raw strength and resilience of the buffalo, while the vivid attire of the handlers adds energy to the scene. Captured in motion, the photograph conveys the dynamic and ceremonial essence of this ancient tradition, as spectators cheer on a spectacle that bridges past and present.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Quan Do San, Vietnam
Camera: NIKON Z 9
Copyright: © Yoshiki Nakamura