Locho

Locho wrestling is one of the native and ritual sports of Mazandaran in Iran; Locho is a combination of two words of equal weight, Lo and Cho, each of which has a separate meaning. Lo means the edge and side of something and the word Cho means wood. Therefore, Locho refers to the edge of wood. Locho wrestling is one of Mazandaran's traditional wrestling sports. For many years, people have been rejoicing on the 26th of Tir, the 28th (July of the solar month), in a ritual known as the celebration of the dead, by preparing all kinds of local food and delicacies. During this celebration, traditional wrestling competitions are also held to identify the best wrestler in the region. Respecting elders and white-beards is an important characteristic of Locho And usually elderly peopleare in charge of organizing this ceremony. Locho involves both lightweight and heavyweight wrestling, and a sheep’s head is awarded to the best lightweight wrestler while  a cow’s head is presented to the heavyweight winner.