One of
the uniqueness of Karachi is it's Donkey Cart Race. It has been taking
place for the last 100 or more years. It is most popular among old
communities who are descendents of the early settlers.
Following narrative is extracted from Express Tribune blogs
Donkey cart races are organised by the Karachi South Donkey-Cart Association
(KSDCA) which has over 800 owners registered with them. The association
mainly deals with the trading and business aspect of the community but
organises the races to maintain the tradition that began in the colonial
era.
The minor races take place every alternate weekends in the afternoon
with the grand events taking place in the evenings and covering a
distance of seven kilometers. They vary in format – the grand race
consists of 30-40 racers with the prize-money ranging from Rs 25,000 to
Rs 40,000.
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