Voodoo wrestling,Kinshasa,DRC

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

Voodoo wrestling in Kinshasa is an intense and wild entertainment that combines sport, theater and culture.It is a unique form of wrestling that combines physical strength, acrobatics and the influence of voodoo rituals. Wrestlers are often associated with various voodoo cults and perform rituals before each match to enhance their physical and mental abilities. During the match, they perform acrobatic stunts, incredible jumps, throws and various fighting techniques including the use of magic to defeat their opponents. Voodoo Wrestling is also an important part of Congolese culture.

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