ニューヨーク・タイムズのインスタグラム(nytimes) - 8月23日 05時50分

Hundreds of competitors from countries all over the world compete in the Conquest Cup, an archery competition in #Istanbul that celebrates the anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople in 1453. In May, the photographer @moniquejaques went to photograph the competitors — and their traditional clothing. The competition takes place at the Okcular Vakfi, or “archery foundation,” one of the oldest sporting clubs in Turkey. 564 years ago, it was a staging ground for Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s army of #archers before they invaded Constantinople. The sultan was so impressed by their skill that he gave them the land, and a tradition was born. Today, the traditional pursuit of archery is the real draw for many competitors, whose bows are made of materials like wood, sinew, horn and antler. While there is 71,750 Turkish lira (about $20,500) in prize money to be divided among the champions, the event is about more than winning and losing. Mahdi Eslamikhattibi Silab and his wife, Masoumeh — pictured here — traveled to Istanbul from their home in Tabriz, Iran, with their 2 children, who also competed. Though none of the family members placed in the competition, it mattered little to their overall experience on the trip. Visit the link in our profile to see more photos. #?

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