Karapan Sapi

kasaKarapan sapi is a tournament that hold in Madura East java. This tournament is special for people in Madura or people who come to Madura to watch this tournament. We can see in this tournament people who stir two cows on a stalk of wood. You will see how interest this tournament is. Many competitor come to place where they can make danger effort to become the winner.

The cows owners should have a preparation at least a month to make sure that their cows are in good condition. They must have enough money if they want to joint in this tournament. Why not, to do this preparation they can spent at least Rp 5.000.000 to cost many equipment and pay for cows need. It is not usual, a cow that will be participated in tournament has to be given double portion of food. Cow are washed two times per week before they come to the tournament.

Most of cows that participated i this tournament are from Sapudi island. This island is located on the east of Madura Island and it is believed that this island was the place where Karapan Sapi come from. E.F Joachim the historian from Holland said since 1893 Karapan sapi has became culture in Sapudi Island.

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