The Buffalo Racing Festival Is A Very Real Thing In Thailand

    The 100-metre race is the highlight of the festival, and it’s crazy.

    1. The annual Buffalo Racing Festival in Chonburi, Thailand, is a cultural heritage event that has been celebrated for 140 years.

    2. It was started as a way to express gratitude to buffalos for working for farmers throughout the year.

    3. The farmers ditch their fields for the racecourse, and sprint across the dusty track on prized water buffalos challenging for glory.

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