What's Behind The French Tradition Of Water Jousting?
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Жыл бұрынLike a medieval duel, but on the water: Contestants use lances to try to knock each other out of their boats. Since 1666, water-jousting events have been held yearly in the port city of Sète, southern France. After a two-year break on account of the coronavirus pandemic, the traditional fisherman's jousting event has returned. It's considered the most important event of its kind - the the sport's world championships. Each year, thousands of spectators and fans flock to the city to take part in the spectacle. The competition rules haven't changed since 1666!
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CREDITS
Report: Kai Horstmeier
Camera: Luis Carballo
Edit: Christian Kahle
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@user-et1kn5qn5f Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
@daviddron4780 Жыл бұрын
We used to watch this jousting in Strasbourg on the river Ill back in the 60s/70s. I imagine they still do it there now?
@lilousalome553 Жыл бұрын
hey ! I live there, we still do it every year !
@ardiris2715 Жыл бұрын
I don't like sports. I love this. (:
@thomasmadsenhanks8335 Жыл бұрын
That’s good to hear 😊
@youcargo8050 Жыл бұрын
What's wrong with their tummy? (:
@sglenny001 Жыл бұрын
I go to France
@lio868 Жыл бұрын
Why no women contestants?
@lio868 Жыл бұрын
@@the1truth420 That reason is too 17th Century.
@BavarianHobbit Жыл бұрын
@@lio868 Men can't have anything to themselves anymore, can they?
@antoinegx-9185 Жыл бұрын
@@lio868The first women tournament happened last year
@lio868 Жыл бұрын
@@antoinegx-9185 Oh wow!! 👏 👏 Fantastic!!
@hgodvilla00 9 ай бұрын
Started by peasants during the Medeival period to mock the knights
Rick Steves' Europe
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