Editorial photo #12879907 Human Interest

Garut Sheep Fighting In West Java, Indonesia

Two Garut sheep, Ovis aries, butt heads during a Garut Sheep fighting competition in Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, on October 18, 2025. A total of 700 Garut sheep participate in the competition, which is a Sundanese tradition where two male sheep are pitted against each other for the entertainment of the community and as a symbol of agility. (Photo by Claudio Pramana/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12879907
Date taken: 18 October 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Claudio Pramana/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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Asia Indonesia West Java Culture Sheep Fighting Tradition Sundanese Culture Garut sheep Ovis aries headbutting competition Sumedang West Java Indonesia October 18 2025 700 sheep Sundanese tradition male sheep entertainment community agility Claudio Pramana NurPhoto fighting competition cultural event traditional sport animal contest livestock rural tradition ceremonial event local culture symbolic event sheep fighting spectators event date regional custom animal agility competitive event heritage.