Photography Last <<< 18 photos >>> Next Cocks are fed water and food (bread, eggs or cake). This one is fed fruit juice. Last <<< 18 photos >>> Next * Send this page to your friends Love you to death Photo essay: Cockfight By Amir Pouyan Shiva June 9, 2003 The Iranian 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. COMMENT For letters section To Amir Pouyan Shiva * Advertising * Support iranian.com * FAQ * Reproduction * Write for Iranian.com * Editorial policy

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