Indonesian men in teams of 4 try to climb to the top of a greased pole called a panjat pinang in order to retrieve prizes tied to the top in Indonesia. Cities and villages across Indonesia celebrated the country’s 70th anniversary of Independence with traditional games, and music, and flag raising ceremonies
This man bears the weight of other men above him as people climb greased poles to retrieve prizes such as bicycles and rice cookers
One man attempts are slightly hindered by a bucket on his head
Festivities at Ancol Beach in Jakarta
Men at the bottom bear the weight of their team mates
A man grimaces as his team compete
It takes team work to reach the prizes
and gets a bit messy in the process
A satisfying win for this yonge man
But you do wonder how they get the prizes down…
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