When kids celebrate Croatia's victory over the Ottomans

A child runs during the Children's Alka competition on August 23, 2015. The event commemorates Croatia's victory over the Ottomans. (Reuters)

Updated on: Aug 24, 2015 7:08 PM IST

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A child runs during the Children's Alka competition on August 23, 2015. The event commemorates Croatia's victory over the Ottomans. (Reuters)

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Another child participates in Children's Alka competition, commemorating the victory over the Ottoman Turkish administration. (Reuters)

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Alkar Vito's mother dresses him in traditional clothes. The tournament is named after the ring, Alka, which children have to hit with their spears. (Reuters)

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Alkar Vito poses for a picture on a horse before the Children's Alka competition in Croatia. (Reuters)

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Alkar Vito (2nd left) prepares before the Children's Alka competition in Croatia. (Reuters)

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Children walk past houses before the start of the Children's Alka competition in Croatia. (Reuters)

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The winner of the Children's Alka competition, Alkar Vito (centre), celebrates in Croatia. (Reuters)