PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Madura, an island province of Indonesia, is renowned for its strong traditions and unique cultural practices.One of the island's most exhilarating and iconic events is the Karapan ...

PIKIRAN RAKYAT - Madura, an island province of Indonesia, is renowned for its strong traditions and unique cultural practices. One of the island's most exhilarating and iconic events is the Karapan ...

The Karapan Sapi began as a way to show off powerful bulls best for plowing the field and has since evolved into a tradition that takes on a festival atmosphere complete with food and entertainment.

Karapan Sapi is a traditional Indonesian bull racing festival held on Madura Island, Indonesia. Bulls are decorated with flowers, ... 13 of 15 Attribution: Getty Images for Sotheby's Dubai.

E. Java bans Madura’s ‘karapan sapi’ bull races on cruelty grounds. Racing bulls: A jockey spurs on his bulls during the 2010 President’s Cup race in Pamekasan, Madura Island, in this Oct ...