FASCINATING MAKEPUNG BUFFALO RACES

Introduced in Bali by Madurese migrants to celebrate the end of the rice harvest, Makepung is the name of a major grand prix in West Bali, which features racing buffalo races. The competitive races take place on erratic tracks a few kilometers from Dajuma, beginning early in the morning, before the heat makes the big bulls sluggish. Hundreds of pairs of buffaloes are teamed up together with their jockeys riding the traditional wooden ploughs that are slightly modified for the competition. 

The racer buffaloes, called kerbau pepadu, compete in various open race circuits around the district of Melaya, leading up to the finals, or what has come to be known as the Jembrana Regent’s Cup, and the Governor’s Cup, held annually.

Here is the program for the next weeks until the finals. A fascinating show not to missed!

Buffalo Races Schedule 2015

• July 12^th 2015 at Dlodberawah
• July 26^th 2015 at Tuwed
• August 9^th 2015 at Merta Sari (Regent Cup)
• August 23^rd 2015 at Pangkung Dalem
• September 6^th 2015 at Dlodbrawah
• September 20^th 2015 at Awen
• October 4^th 2015 at Mertasari
• October 18^th 2015 at Kaliakah
• November 1^st 2015 at Dlodbrawah
• November 15^th 2015 at Tuwed (Jembrana Cup)