Roosters are seen during a traditional cockfighting competition in Morigaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam on Jan. 17, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
MORIGAON, India, Jan. 18 (Xinhua) -- A traditional cockfighting event took place in Morigaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam, with people filling the battle field to enjoy the thrilling atmosphere.
Cockfighting is so popular that cocks are chosen meticulously and fed well with special training in the "art and science" of the fight. Mock fights are also arranged to train and test the prowess of the cock.
People and their roosters are seen during a traditional cockfighting competition in Morigaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam on Jan. 17, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
Villagers watch in a traditional cockfighting event in Morigaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam on Jan. 17, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)
A man holds his rooster to participate in a traditional cockfighting competition in Morigaon district of India's northeastern state of Assam on Jan. 17, 2023. (Str/Xinhua)■
