cultural races in Madura cattle

Tourist visits to the island of Madura less complete it if you do not see Bull Race race event. This highly prestigious event, which is believed to raise the dignity of the Madurese.

For this special event, selected cows were highly qualified. Because of this, often the owner of preparing beef cattle pacuannya by giving a special massage and food was not less than 80 eggs per day to cows maintained stamina and strength.

Preferential treatment is also given to the local people prepare special garage for the cow, which should be used for car parking. Understandably, the game-winning cattle prices could reach Rp75 million per head.



In celebration of this cow races, cattle owners pride at stake. Because the cows when they win, and the prize money will also bet they get. For it before the game, not least the participants karapan beef cows hire shamans so they survived the attack of the enemy spells.

So far, there are two kinds of celebrations cow races in Madura, and President Cup Regent Cup. For Regent Cup, usually held twice a year, in which the Regents Cup winners will follow the next game, the President Cup.

This moment is also often of interest to photographers. However, they prefer to capture images at the Regent Cup event. Because the Regent Cup held on the outskirts of the city, and the dividing line is only made of woven bamboo which makes this event more traditional. But the safety factor of the Regent Cup races cow is very less, so be careful when taking a photo moment.

The President Cup event is equally lively and crowded. Because most of the following is the winner of the President Cup in Regent Cup. This major event held in the City Bangkalan and celebrations approximately September or October.

Indeed, as the cows karapan audiences not only treated cows and agility racing the jockey. But before the show begins, the owners usually do the ritual procession around the cow race seronen accompanied by musical instruments, musical instruments typical Madura blend that makes this event more festive.

Length of the trajectory of the cow races between 180 to 200 meters, which can be reached within 14-18 seconds. Cow ran so fast, sometimes stepping on the bamboo used the jockey was often hovering in the air.

To obtain and increase the speed of the cow, the cow base fitted with a belt full of nails that are sharp and the jockey whip lashed a sharp thorn in the direction given cow butt. Of course these cuts will make cows run faster, but also cause sores around the rump of a cow. After the match, the cows are given some time for the wounds healed. However, cattle are allowed to compete at the races is only two-three times alone.

You are still curious to see the cows straight races, why not visit to Madura. In addition to the unique and was passed down for generations, this tradition is also a mainstay of tourism in Indonesia.