Madura Annual Bull Race

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Karapan Sapi



Karapan Sapi, is Madura annual traditional event, it is such a bull racing tournament. It usually being held at week end within August to September, or ideally before or after the fasting month. Date back to the early begin, Karapan Sapi was exist before 15 Century. The championship is starting from the district level to the regency level and forwarded to the level Residence. Last, the final will be held on September or October in the city of Pamekasan to compete for President Cup.



Karapan Sapi is such a prestigious event for Madurese people, for the bull's owner will feel uplifted the social status if their bull can be a champion. This event is become an outstanding-event-party for Madurese, it needs more energy, more beneficial times and, of course, more money to spend. Regarding this event, the bull is become an investment out of gold and money. Thus, the owner will more concern to make their bull winning in this race.



At this race, the bull will race in pair. There is also standing wooden cart that putted in those bull's back, a place for the joky to ride away the bull and controling their fast, named Keleles. The track races are typically about 100 meters long and it takes about ten to fifteen seconds. Before racing the bull, each contingent teams will showing up their proudness bull in parade, accompanied by the Madura traditional instrumental named Saronen.



Looking for the background, bull is not an animal type for racing activities for their not fast runner animals. But this can be solved by training the bull twice or third times a week, not more than that. The exercise is held around 3pm before dawn.



It is said that a pair of healthy and strong bulls will cost Rp. 4 millions per pair for their food and other maintenance. Moreover, they are also consuming some traditional herb and dozens of chicken eggs per days.



To make the bulls running as fast as they can, the oxtail are tied with nails and it was also given the chili and ginger. The jockey's whip is also added by nails. It seems sadistic here, but that is the way, the culture. The more they get hurt, the more of the bull will run faster. God bless the cows.



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A Day In Toroan Waterfall

Toroan Waterfall



Toroan waterfall, is another small hidden paradise that lies in Ketapangdaya Village, Madura island. Toroan waterfall is the only waterfall in Madura, and it become a particular. The particular is coming from the way of the waterfall flows directly to the ocean, precisely, Java Ocean. It has only 10 Meters high and the fall is quite high that make such a lagoon within the rocks.



During the high tides, the entire area is covered by sea water and that makes the waterfall is pouring down into the ocean. Before the visitors reach out the location, they will be enjoying the village nuance. The visitors can find the green hilly up on the high and the blue Java ocean in down side.



It might the coolest area in Madura, regarding the dry and dull weather in the lowland. The situation is also calm and quite, there are some tobacco plants on either side belong to the local inhabitants and some agriculture plants like maize or yams.



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Here The Gorgeous Winner

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Karapan Sapi



Karapan Sapi, is Madura annual traditional event, it is such a bull racing tournament. It usually being held at week end within August to September, or ideally before or after the fasting month. Date back to the early begin, Karapan Sapi was exist before 15 Century. The championship is starting from the district level to the regency level and forwarded to the level Residence. Last, the final will be held on September or October in the city of Pamekasan to compete for President Cup.



Karapan Sapi is such a prestigious event for Madurese people, for the bull's owner will feel uplifted the social status if their bull can be a champion. This event is become an outstanding-event-party for Madurese, it needs more energy, more beneficial times and, of course, more money to spend. Regarding this event, the bull is become an investment out of gold and money. Thus, the owner will more concern to make their bull winning in this race.



At this race, the bull will race in pair. There is also standing wooden cart that putted in those bull's back, a place for the joky to ride away the bull and controling their fast, named Keleles. The track races are typically about 100 meters long and it takes about ten to fifteen seconds. Before racing the bull, each contingent teams will showing up their proudness bull in parade, accompanied by the Madura traditional instrumental named Saronen.



Looking for the background, bull is not an animal type for racing activities for their not fast runner animals. But this can be solved by training the bull twice or third times a week, not more than that. The exercise is held around 3pm before dawn.



It is said that a pair of healthy and strong bulls will cost Rp. 4 millions per pair for their food and other maintenance. Moreover, they are also consuming some traditional herb and dozens of chicken eggs per days.



To make the bulls running as fast as they can, the oxtail are tied with nails and it was also given the chili and ginger. The jockey's whip is also added by nails. It seems sadistic here, but that is the way, the culture. The more they get hurt, the more of the bull will run faster. God bless the cows.



More info visit:

www.eastjava.com

Happy Day On Toroan Waterfall

Toroan Waterfall



Toroan waterfall, is another small hidden paradise that lies in Ketapangdaya Village, Madura island. Toroan waterfall is the only waterfall in Madura, and it become a particular. The particular is coming from the way of the waterfall flows directly to the ocean, precisely, Java Ocean. It has only 10 Meters high and the fall is quite high that make such a lagoon within the rocks.



During the high tides, the entire area is covered by sea water and that makes the waterfall is pouring down into the ocean. Before the visitors reach out the location, they will be enjoying the village nuance. The visitors can find the green hilly up on the high and the blue Java ocean in down side.



It might the coolest area in Madura, regarding the dry and dull weather in the lowland. The situation is also calm and quite, there are some tobacco plants on either side belong to the local inhabitants and some agriculture plants like maize or yams.



More info visit:

www.eastjava.com

Bell Fruit, If You Lucky...

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Camplong Beach



When we going to Madura island, Camplong beach is one of destinations that we can visit. It is located in Sampang district, the distance is about an hour drive or more from Suramadu bridge.



After arriving in Camplong beach, the visitors have to pay the retribution ticket for Rp. 1200 per person. There will be numbers of fruit sales ladies that offring some local fruit like sugar-apple fruit or bell fruit near the entrance gate. Just don't be hesitated to make the best deal among those ladies.



When entering the beach, the visitors will be very exited to see the blue ocean over the sight. The beach is clean save, there are some rented boat that ready to drive you out to the center of the sea and enjoying the waves.



More info visit

www.eastjava.com

Karapan Sapi Madura

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Karapan Sapi



Karapan Sapi, is Madura's annual traditional event, it is such a bull racing tournament. It is usually held at week end within August to September, or ideally before or after the fasting month. Date back to the early begin, Karapan Sapi was exist before 15 Century. The championship is starts from the district level to the regency level and moving forward to the level Residence. Last, the final will be held on September or October in the city of Pamekasan to compete for President Cup.



Karapan Sapi is such a prestigious event for Madurese people, for the bull's owner will feel socially uplifted when their bulls can be a champion. This event is becomes an outstanding-event-party for Madurese, it needs more energy, more beneficial times and, of course, more money to spend. Regarding this event, the bull is becomes an investment out of gold and money. Thus, the owner will more concern to make their bull winning in this race.



At this race, the bull will race in pair. There is also a standing wooden cart that put in those bull's back, a place for the jockey to ride away the bull and controlling their speed, named Keleles. The race track are typically about 100 meters long and it takes about ten to fifteen seconds to pass. Before racing the bull, before the race, each team will show up their bulls in parade accompanied by Madura's traditional instrument named Saronen.



Looking at the background, bull is not an animal type for racing activities for are not classified as fast runner animals. But this can be solved by training the bull twice or three times a week, not more than that. The exercise is held around 3pm before dawn.



It is said that a pair of healthy and strong bulls will cost Rp. 4 millions per pair for their food and other maintenance. Moreover, they are also consuming some traditional herb and dozens of chicken eggs per days.



To make the bulls running as fast as they can, the tail are tied with nails and it was also given the chili and ginger. The jockey's whip is also added by nails. It seems sadistic here, but that is the way, the culture. The more they get hurt, the more of the bull will run faster. God bless the cows.



More info visit

www.eastjava.com

Camplong Beach

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Camplong Beach



Camplong beach is one of destinations when we go to Madura island. It is located in Sampang district, the distance is about an hour drive or more from Suramadu bridge. The access road to the beach is good enough, we will pass numbers of traditional market among the journey, and be notice about your fuel, because the filling station is still limited.



After arriving in Camplong beach, the visitors have to pay the retribution ticket for Rp. 1200 per person. There will be numbers of fruit sales ladies that offring some local fruit like sugar-apple fruit or bell fruit near the entrance gate. Just don't be hesitated to make the best deal among those ladies.



When entering the beach, the visitors will be very exited to see the blue ocean over the sight. The beach is clean save, there are some rented boat that ready to drive you out to the center of the sea and enjoying the waves.



Inside the beach, there are some stalls for taking a rest and enjoying fresh coconut ice or traditional salad, Rujak. Moreover, there is children playground and park for those who are not into the beach and just want to spent the time to chit-chat with friends or their beloved. Dont worry about the local people, they are nice and friendly, and everything is just fine and comfort as the atmosphere is.



More info visit

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The Exotic Toroan Waterfall

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Toroan Waterfall



Toroan waterfall, is another small hidden paradise that lies in Ketapangdaya Village, Madura island. Toroan waterfall is the only waterfall in Madura, and it become a particular. The particular is coming from the way of the waterfall flows directly to the ocean, precisely, Java Ocean. It has only 10 Meters high and the fall is quite high that make such a lagoon within the rocks.



During the high tides, the entire area is covered by sea water and that makes the waterfall is pouring down into the ocean. Before the visitors reach out the location, they will be enjoying the village nuance. The visitors can find the green hilly up on the high and the blue Java ocean in down side.



It might the coolest area in Madura, regarding the dry and dull weather in the lowland. The situation is also calm and quite, there are some tobacco plants on either side belong to the local inhabitants and some agriculture plants like maize or yams.



More info visit:

www.eastjava.com