There is nothing quite like four thousand donkeys charging across the desert. If you missed last week’s annual donkey rodeo in Carrizallo you missed a riveting show of traditional customs, folklore, and food from an area much changed by modern technology.
Carrizallo’s donkey rodeo dates back to Colonial times when the animal was widely used to transport the regions mineral wealth to the coast. Since modern transportation came to the mines, the donkey has taken a back seat to the 18-wheeler. Their worth now comes from their important role in a favorite local dish; donkey sausage.
At the rodeo, over 1,000 “donkeyboys” participated in events including lasso competitions, ass roping, as well as festive donkey trading where a smooth talker can find deals for as low as US$40.
The festival ended last Saturday with the traditional donkey barbeque where tourists from all over the world had a chance to sample yet another distinctive taste of Chile.
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