Beautiful Indonesia
Indonesia, especially East Java, has so many beautiful and exotic location s. It is enriched by rich culture which lays across the archipelogo. If you are interested in traveling around East Java, the following is some of the "have-to" to visit tourism sites.
Traditional Bull Racing: Karapan Sapi, Madura
The most famous attraction of Madura island is the annual bull racing (kerapan sapi), which takes place
during the dry season in August – September. These exiting and colourful tournaments consist of a race
between two pairs of bulls, each team pulling a rider and sled. Then, the finals are held in Madura’s capital,
Pamekasan on October.
The interesting part of this attraction is when a rider stands on the ‘Keleles’, yelling and slamming
while his hands hold two sticks and slap the bull’s weight and attached to the bulls. A pair of male cow
races each other in 200 m length or known with Kerapan Sapi. Madurese always hold this race yearly from sub
district level, district, and finally to get a President Cup.
Other Interesting Locations
Agro Tourism: Tea Plantation in Wonosari