Surma Stick Fight, Ethiopia After the harvest, Surma men assemble for a series of wild and violent stick fights called the Donga. A test of nerves and brute strength, the Donga is fought to prove masculinity, settle personal vendettas, and most importantly, to win wives. The 50 or more men who participate in each tournament represent different villages. The contestants fight in heats, with the winners going on to the next round until the competition narrows to two finalists. The winner of the last bout wins the entire contest.
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