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Competitors squeal like pigs at French village championship

Euronews Monday 10 August 2026, 22:19 UTC 1 min read
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A French village has once again turned pig squeals into a competition, hosting its annual pig-squealing championship in the southwestern town of Trie-sur-Baïse. The unusual contest was part of the 43rd edition of the Pourcailhade festival, which attracted around 4,000 visitors — roughly four times the village's population. Competitors took turns imitating pig sounds, hoping to impress the judges and claim the title.

A French village has once again turned pig squeals into a competition, hosting its annual pig-squealing championship in the southwestern town of Trie-sur-Baïse. The unusual contest was part of the 43rd edition of the Pourcailhade festival, which attracted around 4,000 visitors — roughly four times the village's population. Competitors took turns imitating pig sounds, hoping to impress the judges and claim the title. Among those taking part was a Mexican engineering student living in Toulouse, while nine-time winner Noel Jamet returned to defend his reputation as the competition's record holder.
French (ORG) Trie-sur-Baïse (LOCATION) Pourcailhade (PERSON) Mexican (ORG) Toulouse (LOCATION) Noel Jamet (PERSON)
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