2nd Place winner
Moment of Triumph – Pacu Jawi
DESCRIPTION
This photograph captures a powerful moment from the traditional Pacu Jawi festival, held in West Sumatra, Indonesia. This centuries-old event, also known as the “mud bull race,” is a celebration marking the end of the rice harvest season. Competitors ride wooden plows between two bulls, racing through muddy fields to demonstrate their strength, balance, and skill.The image freezes the raw energy and emotion of the race – the flying mud, the tension in the bulls’ muscles, and the determination of the rider. It symbolizes the harmony between humans, animals, and the earth, reflecting the endurance and spirit of an ancient tradition that continues to inspire awe today.
AUTHOR
Jurica Galić Juka is a Croatian travel writer, reportage photographer and world traveler from Split. He is a permanent contributor to the national magazine "Meridijani", and his works have been published by other numerous magazines and newspapers such as: "National Geographic", "Place2Go", "Adriatic Travel" and "Travel Magazin". He says that his travels are a mission and not just covering kilometers. His specialty is travel and documentary photography, and his favorite subjects are portraits, street, landscapes and journalism. He is a member of the international association of journalists in tourism "FIJET", as well as the Phot Club Split, Croatia 