Looking For a Good Hump
Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2003 4:27 pm
BEIJING - Those in the market for a beautiful camel had their chance to see China's finest at "the first international camel festival." The dromedary beauty contest featured only those camels with shiny hair, upright humps, and a good fashion sense. According to the judges, the animals had to wear "beautiful halters and saddles in a proper way." The beauty contest in the Inner Mongolia region attracted about 100 dressed-up camels and over 2,000 fans. It was not specified who the "fans" were or where they came from. Sponsors of the festival said they hoped the camel beauty competition would generate more attention for the beasts.
