Monday, August 15, 2011

Bee-wearing Contest in China

Here are some photos from China's bee-wearing contest. So these bees don't bite? I can't do it.


bee-wearing contest in china
A"bee-attracting" competition in China 's Hunan province pitted two fearless bee keepers, Lu Kongjiang (above) and Wang Dalin against one another

bee-wearing contest in china
Wearing only a pair of shorts and with a queen bee they reared to attract the swarms, the competitors stood on a weighing scale so the judges could determine who attracted more bees.

bee-wearing contest in china
The Guinness Book of Records has a category for "most pounds of bees worn on the body," reportedly held by US animal trainer Mark Biancaniello who attracted 39.5 kilos (87lb) of bees onto his body.

bee-wearing contest in china
Mr. Wang (above) won the competition after he attracted 26 kg (57lb) of bees onto his body in 60 minutes. His opponent was engulfed by a mere 22.9 kg (50lb), local media reported.