Participants compete to lure worms from the ground at quirky UK festival
Participants competed in the annual International Festival of Wormcharming in Blackawton, southern England, using non-digging methods to lure worms from the ground. The event, held over a 20-minute period, featured unconventional techniques such as vibrations and sounds to attract the worms. The quirky competition draws attention for its unique blend of tradition and eccentricity.
- ▪Participants took part in the annual International Festival of Wormcharming in Blackawton, southern England.
- ▪Contestants had 20 minutes to bring as many worms as possible to the surface without digging.
- ▪Wormcharming techniques included vibrations, sounds, and other unconventional methods.
- ▪The competition is a local tradition that attracts public interest for its unusual nature.
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