Competitors dig deep in Hungarian cemetery’s grave-digging contest

In a cemetery in northern Hungary, a grave-digging competition piqued the interest of 38 teams of two. Organized by the Hungarian Association of Cemetery Maintainers and Operators, the event aimed to celebrate the skilled trade and debunk the associated taboos. The teams, armed with picks and shovels, tackled the dry, baked soil of the public cemetery in Nyergesújfalu.

Róbert Nagy and László Kiss emerged victorious, completing a grave to contest specifications in 1 hour and 21 minutes. Their accomplishment netted them a cash prize of 200,000 Hungarian forints (approximately $640). While speed proved crucial, the duo emphasized the importance of precision and aesthetics in their winning effort.