Sinjska alka/ The Alka Tournament

The Sinjska Alka is a historic knightly tournament held annually in Sinj, Croatia. Dating back to 1715, it celebrates a local victory over the Ottoman Empire. Competitors in traditional costumes ride horses at full speed, aiming to lance a small iron ring (alka) hanging from a high place in the air. It's a blend of history, and culture celebrated as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

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