Bull race or Indonesian people usually call Karapan sapi , bull race or
karapan cows came from the Madura, an island to the east of the island of Java,
and into the East Java province. Bull Race is the original culture of the land
Madura known since the 14th century AD In ancient times cattle are the only
means of transportation in the Madura fastest and widely used by people,
especially the elite or royal. Bull Race is one example of culture and entertainment
for the people who have hereditary Madura implemented.
Bull race in Madura is so popular. Bull race in Madura is so popular.
Karapan beef itself according to the Madurese are fighting bull racing use
kaleles. Kaleles here a complementary means to ride jockey / sais that in terms
of so-called artisan Tongkok Madura. Bulls that will be driven by pangonong
dipertautkan the neck-neck to become a partner. For couples who are cattle
called pangluar right and the left called pangdelem.
while those who hold the
reins of cows before being released called artisan Tambeng. Handyman Getak is
the bully beef so when the cue can be shot quickly. Tonja handyman is a person
in charge of engaging and guiding cows during a race. Gubra Handyman is a
member of the group in charge of cheering to encourage the cow kerrap.Karapan
cow does not necessarily exist in Madura. There are several versions about the
origin of this Bull Race. The first version says that karapan cow has been in
Madura since the 14th century. At that time karapan cows used to spread the
religion of Islam by a Kyai named Pratanu.
Another version said that the cow
was created by Adi karapan Poday, is children Panembahan Wlingi ruling Sapudi
area in the 14th century. Adi Poday long wandering in Madura brought his
experience in the field of agriculture to the island Sapudi, so farming on the
island to be developed.
One technique to accelerate the cultivation of agricultural land that is
taught by Adi Poday is to use cow. So in the long run because of the many farmers
who use cattle to plow their fields simultaneously, there arose the intention
of the farmers to compete with each other in the finish. And, finally a race to
the ricefields it into a kind of sports competition racing, which until now are
called.
Race cows really be prepared properly. Before starting the tools to be
prepared include: kaleles, pangonong, string ties, jockey / sais, whips,
necklaces, scarves, water, buckets (the herb) and saronen (madura wind
instrument) with a total of nine people using traditional clothes madura .
Before the competition began, the cows will be in the warm-up or warm up
first with a surrounding field accompanied by saronen, drums, etc. while
ngijung kelenong and dancing (dancing teens).
A few minutes before it started,
cows are bathed kerrap then spread with a spirit that has been mixed with balm
and ginger that has been finely ground. Besides cattle are also given as a
tonic drink, potions and other secret herbs that these cows can run fast and
strong. His legs were massaged so as not to tense moment race.
In addition to the cow, the cow owner to do some preparation before the
race, cattle owners also perform a special ritual to keep the cows in order to
win the race. Because the cattle owner believes the ritual can liberate cattle
from supernatural attack the opponent so that the race can be done with the
real power. But there is also a thought ritual cattle owners can also add to
the strength of the cow.
Surprisingly the cow's owner feels that later won prizes not its primary
purpose. Rather, satisfaction and prestige gained when winning the race karapan
cow. It also can increase the selling beef cow karapan champion.
Besides cattle or cows are the
main factors to win karapan cows, jockey / sais commonly known artisan Tongko
also very important position. In addition to direct duty running bulls
speeding, jockeys also should be in control from the start line, between the
legs and tuck appear timber (kaleles)
drawn by the cow itself. Other skill is the ability to take the reins and
grabbed a wooden cross at the head of the cow when it is arrived at the finish
line. This is so that the cow can be stopped and no longer running wild.
Performing karapan sapi or Racing cows already on the agenda of Madura island to
attract tourists to come. and this event usually arriving in the month of
October in the Sampang Madura.
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