23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Drone/Aerial
Leloburti - Georgian tradition
Lelo is an ancient Georgian sport played during Easter in a few villages - this one may be the last that celebrates it. Men from neighboring areas compete to carry a heavy ball (around 17 kg), placed by a priest, across a river. There are no fixed rules on team size; any able-bodied man may join. Lelo is more than a game - it’s a living symbol of identity, heritage, and community.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 04.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Georgia |
| Camera: | FC8482 |
| Copyright: | © Agnieszka Wieczorek |