Fast and furious donkeys carrying their riders in small carts behind them compete in a traditional donkey cart race in Karachi.
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A traditional donkey cart race, called 'Donkey Derby', grabbed the attention of spectators when it was held as part of an ongoing cultural festival in Pakistan's biggest city of Karachi on Tuesday (February 4).
The 15-day Sindh festival aims at promoting and celebrating the culture and art of the southern province of Sindh.
It opened on Sunday (February 2) at the ruins of the ancient Indus Valley civilisation at Moen Jo Daro.
A unique race, as many as 50 donkey jockeys from across the city -- and from the Lyari neighbourhood in particular -- took part and brought their talent to show to the world on the track.
Ten sets of five donkey carts took part in races over four hours, with the winners progressing in a knock-out competition.
Wearing white trousers, colourful shirts and green helmets, each rider was assigned a number, while special referees were also called to monitor the race.
The donkey cart jockeys and their supporters danced to drum beats as they brought the carts to the race venue in the affluent neighbourhood of Defence in the southern part of the city.
Jockey No 7, Asghar Shah, won his race, and told Reuters it was just the beginning.
"I am delighted that my efforts with my donkey were not in vain," he said.
"To me this victory is the first step, and I have a long way to go. I have successfully taken the first step,
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