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Madura Bull Race Tour (Surabaya) is a great option to experience the rich cultural aspect of the land. The origin of this folk sport of bull race in Madura can be dated back to the past. Interesting and thrilling, this sport is unique in its own way. Popular not only Madura, bit also in the whole of East Java, this sport was recognized as having positive impact on animal husbandry. Madura Bull Race Tour (Surabaya) will give you the opportunity to experience this fabulous sport at its best.

The bull races are extremely popular and play a significant role in the life of the people of Madura. According to the conditions, the bulls participating in the race must be of Madurese stock and their color, height and strength are also taken into consideration. Conducted in the rice fields, the race has its season set from July through October. A series of races sees the culmination in the last race of the season selecting the overall champion with the finals held at Pamekasan, the capital of the island. It is interesting to know that the growing popularity of the race among the tourists has initiated arranging of the races on request for the tour groups. The races are conducted over short courses. The length of the village race is 110 meters, the length is 120 meters for district race and for the residency races, it is 130 meters. Each course is 30 meters wide.

The race is conducted in a series of elimination heats between winners and losers of preceding heats and each race lasts a few seconds. Two sets of winners are selected -- the best of the losers and the best of the winners. Races start at around 10.00 am and crowds start to gather along the street leading to the stadium since the morning. The bulls decked with flowers ribbons, jeweled head-dresses and Yokes, are paraded through the streets of the town, amidst tunes of flutes and beats of bands. Each team is accompanied by groups of musicians, handlers and supporters.

The pre-race formalities include a bull parade and whip mass dances performed by local school children. With Madura Bull Race Tour (Surabaya), you can also experience the festivities which are an integral part of the race.

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