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The Flaming Barrel Race - UK

The tar barrel race pictured here is a traditional sport that originated in Devon, England, and is still popular in the region today. It involves competitors running a pre-determined course with a burning tar-soaked barrel hoisted over their shoulders. The first competitor to cross the finish line with the barrel still burning is declared the winner. The race is often held as part of a larger festival, with prizes awarded to the fastest competitors.

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The origins of this fiery tradition go all the way back to the 1600s, coinciding with Guy Fawkes Night, an annual commemoration celebrated in the UK on the 5th of November.