Cock-fighting

Cock-fighting is a favourite amusement for men – thriving on excitement, adrenaline, and gambling. Matches are usually scheduled for holidays and weekends.

The cock-fighting takes place on round fencedoff stages with seating for the spectators.

Watching the fans is more fun than watching the birds. Xiengkhouang province also stages bullfights – but only over the period of the Hmong
New Year, in December.

Just like racing cars – owners of fighting cocks take every possible care of their prized possession, but can’t afford any regrets once the competition begins.