Scarification

• Prize
• Photographer
  Jan Grodza, Czech Republic
• Website
  https://www.grodzafrica.cz/

I took this picture in Benin. I had unique opportunity to witness traditional
scarification ceremony held by Betamarribe tribe. Children at about two
years must endure this painfull and scary - looking event, but for
Betamarribe tribe it is part of their culture and herritage.

• Awards
  IPA International Photography Awards : 3rd Place / Event/Traditions and Cultures Scarifications IPOTY Open Category: Photojournalism / Story ( Amateur) - Honorable Mention Scarifications PX3 Prix de la photographie Paris Gold TOKYO-2017 People / Culture Tifa Honorable Mention Black and white Spider awards, 1st Place Photojournalist amateur Monochrome Awards Scarification , Jan Grodza – 3rd place Winner in Photojournalism, Amateur, 2017