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Alka competition in southern Croatia

Updated: 2013-08-05 21:57
( Agencies)
Alka competition in southern Croatia

A woman in traditional clothes smiles during the Alka competition in the town of Sinj, southern Croatia August 4, 2013. Alka is a horseback riding tournament which has been held every August in the Croatian town of Sinj since 1715, commemorating the victory over Ottoman Turkish administration. The tournament is named after the ring, Alka, which the horseback rider has to hit with his spear. [Photo/Agencies]

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