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Diver
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A Family Affair
Being that I'm not sure if these rooster fights are legal or not, I won't tell you where this one occurred. What struck me was how much of a family
affair the event was. Kids, moms, dads and some serious competitors.
For those of you that have never been, they tie a small sharp steel hook onto one leg of each competitor. Then they introduce the combatents to get
them riled. Last is to release the roosters head to head and let them go at it. Some fights lasted only a few seconds, others went until they were too
tired to go on. No one mourned the losers; they went into a pile in the shrubs.
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Interesting report, Diver. Kinda made my tummi clench up a bit, but interesting nonetheless. I especially like your first picture - that gentleman
looks to be strutting his stuff good as any rooster might hope to. 
Nena
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Interesting report
I imagine you'll get some varied opinions on the topic.
Don't know what the legal status is in Mexico but they used to have an arena here in La Paz that we were told was for c-ckfighting.
I think the world is run by C- students.
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the location is easy...........the can of Tecate tells .......
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TonyC
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Legal.
http://www.surf-mexico.com/culture/c-ckfights.html
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Disgusting.
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Basically not much different from Dogfighting.
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A cultural experience none the less.
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Until recently, they had them downtown Ensenada during carnival.
Disgusting is the word. From a moral point of view, what's the difference between a chicken and a dog?
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Paulina
A cultural experience none the less.
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Guess I'm missing the point. How is this a "cultural experience" (honest question)?
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It is fascinating how this activity is so popular with the families particularly the kids who now have their own roosters...it does teach them how to
raise and care for animals as they feed them, clean the cages etc. and also they learn sportsmanship...I know it sounds weird and personally I think
it's gross, but who am I to judge them....it is a fun weekend event that they love....people always ask what do people do here...there is always
something going on...church events, family gatherings, c-ck fights, horse races, car rallies, lots of sporting events too.
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First of all let me state that I am not condoning the sport. It is animal cruelty.
To answer your question;
c-ckfighting is a tradition, a part of the Mexican culture. In Mexico c-ckfighting is as popular as baseball and football is in the U.S.
Is it a cultural experience? I believe that Diver got a glimpse of local tradition, customs and rituals by attending. That to me would qualify as a
cultural experience.
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I felt the same of the "cultural tradition".
I had never been before and just wanted to see it for myself.
Similar to BBQ parties and softball games in the US, this sport is a mexican tradition. Signs are posted and a faction of the whole town gets excited.
There is no violence or evil intended by any of these kind folks. Just a gathering of friends and family for sport and entertainment.
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| Quote: | Originally posted by vandenberg
Basically not much different from Dogfighting. |
I disagree...as a 10 year old I was wringing 50 to 100 chicken necks a day so people like you could eat them...Don't recall butchering many dogs for
you.
People are strange...OK to wring their necks, but kill them any other way and you are a deprived monster
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Last year on one of my fishing trips to Mulege we stopped in one evening to see a cousin of my fishing buddy who lives there. Interestingly enough,
his hobby is raising roosters and engaging them in c-ck fights about once a month. We were outside walking around, looking at the cages and birds and
I asked several questions through my friend (as I can't speak Spanish-yet).
Anyway, this man thought I was REALLY interested in c-ck fighting and later on while inside their home he went outside and returned with one of his
roosters, with the intention of giving it to me as a gift to take bace to Ensenada with me.
It was a cultural experience for me, as it made me aware of how a "normal, middle class" Mexican family came together in a family unit to participate
in these events about once a month.
Also surprised me that he would part with one of his roosters as a gesture of friendship with this gringo that he has only met a few times before.
I did come away with a local calendar with a picture of "El Giro", (his champion rooster) on it.
Sometimes you just have to keep a open mind to let it all soak in- you know?
Just do it!
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Has anyone else noticed the large estate home on the east side of the toll road, I believe north of La Joya? (Before you get to the La Costa
restaurant.)
Large lawn with a couple of dozen little Tee Pee structures for their fighting c-cks. First time I realized what it was it came as quite a surprize.
Ken
[Edited on 3-12-2008 by tripledigitken]
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Like the idea or not, "The Palenque" is and used to be a major event in some areas. Years ago in Cabo there would be a carnival(complete with rides
and games), a bazaar for shopping and the palenque featured big time entertainment such as Alejandro Fernandez and Lola Beltran. It was an event for
the whole family and was not to be missed.
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