People sing and dance before a traditional wrestling match known as “lutte sauvage” in French and Creole, or “savage fight”, in Port-au-Prince
The fights are held during Holy Week because most people are on holiday
Anyone at the event can fight, where competitors do not wear protection and use only their bodies to compete. The only rules are not to injure the rival’s eyes, mouth or crotch area
People pray to win bets as many of the spectators gamble on the outcome of the contest
Frankel Filesmon, 19, celebrates his victory
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