Senegal
David Goldblatt examines the growth of Senegalese wrestling, from traditional rural ritual to commercial urban spectacular.
It is called "Laamb" or "La Lutte S茅n茅galaise". Originating in the countryside as a test of strength for farmers and fishermen, Senegalese wresting moved to the city with the migrants. It took on punching to become "La Lutte avec frappe". It involves special charms, singers, drummers and excited crowds, with the champions now earning huge amounts of money. In Crossing Continents David Goldblatt examines how wrestling has become Senegal's most popular sport, deposing even football.
Producer: John Murphy.
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Senegalese wrestlers
Duration: 01:25
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- Thu 23 Dec 2010 11:00主播大秀 Radio 4
- Thu 23 Dec 2010 12:32主播大秀 World Service Online
- Thu 23 Dec 2010 16:32主播大秀 World Service Online
- Christmas Eve 2010 00:32主播大秀 World Service Online
- Christmas Eve 2010 04:32主播大秀 World Service Online
- Mon 27 Dec 2010 20:30主播大秀 Radio 4
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Crossing Continents
Series focusing on foreign affairs issues