Cockfighting, which some believe originated in Iran some 5,000 years ago, is still staged in Iranian cities such as Tehran, Karaj, Tabriz and Rasht. Cockfighters, known as “Eshgh-baaz” (Love players), use special techniques to incite their birds into war. This photo essay shows a cockfight in Tehran.
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Cocks are fed water and food (bread, eggs or cake).
This one is fed fruit juice.
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