PHOTO GALLERY: Thousands of visitors descend on the Moroccan coastal city of El Jadida each July to attend the largest equestrian show in the kingdom.
In this Thursday, July 25, 2019 photo, a troupe charges firing their rifles during Tabourida, a traditional horse riding show also known as Fantasia, in the coastal town of El Jadida, Morocco. Thousands of visitors descend on the Moroccan coastal city of El Jadida each July to attend the largest equestrian show in the kingdom _ a breathtaking horseback performance that combines synchronized riding with decorative guns.
The competitive event is known as Tabourida, or La’ab Al-Baroud, “The Game of Powder.” The display mimics and pays tribute to military parades performed by Arab and Berber tribes since the 15th century. It is a risky display blending courage, skills and tradition. Professional and amateur groups travel to El Jadida from across the kingdom to perform, in their distinctive uniforms with traditional ornamentation, matching headscarves and embroidered chaps.
Each troupe is led by a muqadim, a leader, usually the most experienced rider, who gives instructions and signals to keep the troupe working in synchronicity. The performance is judged by the enthusiasm of the crowd — the more synchronized the performance, the louder the cheers.
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