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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Ssireum

Ssireum, Korean wrestling, is a traditional
sport of Korea.
Exhibitions are often held during
Chuseok (harvest festival) activities.

The matches are contested on a
circular mound of sand.

The winner is the competitor who forces
his opponent to touch
the ground with any part
of his body above the knee.

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