Greasy pole, grease pole, or greased pole refers to a tall pole that has been made slippery with grease or other lubricants and thus difficult to grip. More specifically, it is the name of several events that involve staying on, climbing up, walking over or otherwise traversing such a pole. This kind of event exists in several variations around the world. It is also used as a metaphor for the difficulty in achieving the top of one's career.
Climbing a vertical Cockaigne pole.
The panjat pinang taking place during the celebrations of the Independence day of Indonesia
A contestant falls off the pole while playing Gostra in Malta.
A man attempts to reach the flag during the St. Peter's Fiesta courtesy round in Gloucester on Sunday, 1 July 2007.
Independence Day (Indonesia)
The Independence Day of Indonesia is a national holiday in Indonesia commemorating the anniversary of Indonesia's proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945. It was made a national holiday by government decree in 1946.
The annual independence day national flag hoisting ceremony held in Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
A flag hoisting ceremony held in the city hall of South Tangerang City on the 17th of August to commemorate independence day
A flag hoisting ceremony held in a school in Indonesia commemorating the Independence Day
The independence day commemoration ceremony taking place at Banjarbaru City, South Kalimantan
