Monday, April 20, 2009

"Sri Lankan men participate in a greasy-pole...


...climbing competition that is a traditional part of Sri Lanka's Sinhalese and Tamil celebrations to mark their new year in central Colombo April 19, 2009. The successful team of four men climbed the eight meter (30 foot) high pole, which was smothered in grease, and grab the flag on top to collect the prize of 5000 rupees ($43) in a time of six hours and three minutes."

REUTERS/David Gray





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