A group of country folk in Colombia’s Boyacá municipality maybe didn’t quite grasp the idea behind water polo, so they’re just going ahead and playing polo, in the water. Basically, to play, the townspeople set up goal posts in a river bed and then have at, riding horses in the shallow water and using clubs to knock a floating rubber ball through the goals.
The game was invented by Fredy Naizaque – currently the mayor – as a way for people to relax, have a good time, and attract tourism. This year’s Chapaleo Festival (as it’s called) attracted hundreds of sight-seers, as well as competitors from all over the municipality anxious to show off their jockey skills.
Chapaleo is only one of the ridership events at the festival. The photo gallery has more great shots. Looks like a blast.
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