Festival Location: All Areas, Afghanistan

Festival Type(s): Bizarre Sports Events, Traditional Festivals, Equestrian Events

Welcome to the wonderful world of Buzkashi or goat grabbing to the uninitiated. Afghanistan's national sport and a spectacle that's hard to match. Take a peek at the video which features some fascinating stills and gives a rundown of the history and rules of Buzkashi set to a beautiful background tune.

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