Competitors squeal like pigs at French village championship

No Comment Video. Watch: Competitors battle it out in France's pig-squealing contest Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 11/08/2026 - 0:19 GMT+2 Competitors from France and abroad gather in the village of Trie-sur-Baïse for its annual pig-squealing championship, a quirky festival that draws thousands of visitors. 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. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. Pig Championship France Top stories Now playing Next Watch: Competitors battle it out in France's pig-squealing contest Now playing Next Firefighters battle wildfire in eastern Spain's Castellón Now playing Next Hundreds join Copenhagen kayak parade in support of Greenland Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | August 10th, 2026 – Evening Now playing Next Colombia declares state of emergency after earthquake kills 111 Now playing Next 'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up Now playing Next UEFA, AFC, CONCACAF target embattled Infantino in damning open letter Now playing Next Spain solar eclipse: Expert advice on the best viewing spots Now playing Next New temperature record in July hit 900 million people Now playing Next Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily Now playing Next 'Chess player' Iran says Hormuz stays shut until US pays up Now playing Next Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario Now playing Next Europe battles the flames: Wildfire contained near Athens and evacuations in Spain Now playing Next Drought forces water restrictions across nearly 70% of France, government says Now playing Next Ceuta leader wants migrant detention centre after mass influx from Morocco Now playing Next Road rage: Which countries have the most aggressive drivers? ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Costumed paddleboarders float down Moscow river in carnival No Comment Messi says farewell to his father in hometown Rosario No Comment Wildfire burns 100 hectares near Narbonne in France No Comment Taiwan tests emergency response with air raid drill Culture news Inside the Italian prison where inmates find freedom through theatre Philippines Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines, rescuers say Europe News Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows World News Six Colombian rebels killed in 'message' by President Abelardo de la Espriella's new government Europe News Meloni and Frederiksen reiterate opposition to 'uncontrolled immigration' Europe News One of Kyiv's deadliest single attacks kills 13 in central Russia while five are killed in Ukraine Business Tech giants TSMC and Sony to invest billions in advanced chip sensor plant Culture news Comic Con Astana brings global stars and thousands of cosplay fans to Kazakhstan ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Western Europe sets new temperature record hitting 900 million people worldwide Earth News A unique ninety seconds in the 21st century: Spain prepares for historic eclipse trio Europe News Suspected Irish crime boss Daniel Kinahan charged in Ireland after extradition Canada Over 20,000 flee wildfires as British Columbia declares state of emergency Ukraine 13 killed in Ukraine and 90 injured as Russia intensifies overnight bombardment campaign of Ukrainian cities World News Israel rejects the US plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas Japan Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism Culture news Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT