VIENG XAI, Laos — Student spectators line up on their scooters and bikes to watch a crossbow contest on a dirt playing field among the rugged terrain near Vieng Xai in northeast Laos. The local event draws participants and spectators from the surrounding villages in this rural region.
Photograph by David Coleman. In the rural landscape of Vieng Xai, Laos, student spectators line up on scooters and bikes to watch a traditional crossbow contest on a dirt field. The competition, held in the rugged terrain of northeast Laos, is a popular local event, bringing together participants and spectators from nearby villages. Crossbow contests are a part of traditional Lao culture, and this particular event reflects the strong sense of community and pride in local sports. The students, perched on their scooters and bikes, add a unique charm to the scene as they cheer on the competitors from the sidelines.
Size: 4187px × 2782px
Location: Vieng Xai, Houaphanh Province, Laos
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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