Grave Concerns: Hungary's Gravedigging Contest Reveals More Than Just Digging Skills The gravedigging trade has long been shrouded in secrecy and stigma.
However, a recent contest in Nyergesujfalu, northern Hungary, is a welcome departure from this narrative.
On the surface, the event appears to be a lighthearted competition where 38 competitors donned their best digging gear and got down to work.