10 Fabulous Pictures Of The Karapan Sapi Festival In Madura, Indonesia

Festivals are an essential part of global life and function as an important way in which people still retain their unique identity, in an increasingly homogenised world.

Karapan sapi is a traditional bull racing festival on the Indonesian island of Madura.

Every year from about July through October, local bulls are yoked to wooden skids and raced for 130 meters, similar to a chariot race.

There are several of these races throughout the season, and there is a final trophy race held in Pamekasan. The bulls participating in the event are adorned with gold and other decorations, and the event may be accompanied by Gamelan music, food, and wagers on the outcome of the race.

The pictures below capture the energy of the moment superbly, as the riders desperately hang-on as the fearsome power of the bulls is unleashed:

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Should we still be including animals as part of our festivals/ entertainment? If not, do we risk losing part of our living history and culture? And who decides?

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10 Fabulous Pictures Of The Karapan Sapi Festival In Madura, Indonesia