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Cock-fights
Honor, power, man's character appears during cockfights. The origins of this sporting spectacle back to the civilizations of Greece and Asia
Minor. The Spanish conquistadors brought this custom to the Dominican land.
For cockfights were developed their own codes of conduct,
its etiquette, rituals and even their own language. They are devoted to the
daily reports in the local newspapers. In the prestigious city and the club in
the most provincial village, on a modest wooden stage under a canopy of palm
leaves cockfights are held on the same, albeit unwritten rules. On cockfights
are playing for high stakes, and this fatal passion was the cause of many
fatalities.
Gallera — so referred to herein as cockfights. Gallery, the owner and trainer of roosters — the main character of this action. Galleries are not, they are born. Fighting cock-cryolite — a militant form of medium size, cocky, with a red crest, a strong curved beak,
long wings and developed spurs. It weighs one and a half to two kilograms and shouting very loudly. Males differ by type and color of feathers, which exists
in abundance. Cryolite lead a spartan life.It is fed once a day, but carefully
selected food (insects, corn, once a week raw meats, bananas, tomatoes). It is
also strictly monitor its health and hygiene: clean cock, making him alcohol
and oil massages for muscle strengthening, bathe. Before the cock fight put on
a diet and daily train his fighting qualities.
From June to October the battles happen rarely. On the
eve of the battle of roosters register. The choice depends on the opponent's
weight, age, combat experience and betting. Those roosters, which put the most
amount of money, speak first. Before the performance of roosters kept in
individual cages, each under its own number.
Plastic or metal spurs often decorated or engraved stones,
put on these to avoid during the fight the most terrible and sometimes fatal
wounds, fixed wax and adhesive tape. The fight takes place under the supervision of a judge. Galleries and their wards important stroll around the arena before the whistle, which means the beginning of the fight. Under a storm
of cheers the public, but on cockfights run exclusively by men, bloody battle
begins.
Cocks swoop furiously at each other, inflicting severe
blows. Bets are not only before but also during the battle. Here the word —
gold, and the stakes are fastened hands. Tension grows all spectators crowding
together around the arena, shouts of joy and disappointment sometimes overlap
joyful chants of the fans. The battle ends after 15 minutes, and even earlier,
if one of the roosters was seriously injured or killed. Viewers are directed to the exit -some are sullen, others pockets full of pesos and eager to wash lucky
victory.
They'll be back here in a week, to once again experience
strong emotions and not with the incomparable excitement.
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