At first glance, it doesn’t appear to be a great example of sustainable fishing but the multitudes of fishermen gather at Mali’s sacred Lake Antobo every year to take part in the ancient tradition. On any other occasion, fishing is strictly forbidden in the water of the lake.

This BBC video follows Diallo, a local fisherman who has been participating in the annual contest for 30 years to feed his family with the delicacy of his catch. It also explains the ritual involved in the commencement of fishing and depicts what goes down. It’s really something to see.