Karapan Sapi (Bull Races) Madura, Indonesia

Posted on September 11th, 2008 in festival and special event bull races, karapan sapi madura, madura bull races

Have you ever seen it before? Well, perhaps you ‘ve seen it befor from the television. But if you are deciding to visit Indonesia this holiday, then watching directly the Krarapan Sapi in Madura is a must thing to do.

This race is very popular sport in Indonesia but you can onlu find it in Madura. Madura lies in the north east of Java island.

This race is held regularly at least twice. This holiday you can enjoy the race in September to October begin at 09.00 at Bangkalan, Sampang and Pamekasan on the Island of Madura, Indonesia.

If you wish to go to Madura you can take a ferry from Surabaya and it will only take about half an hour from Surabaya.

Karapan Sapi or Bull Racing is great event in Madura, especially the annual races for the islands championship which are usually held by the local administrator after the harvest time in September or October.

Make sure you don’t miss the final race wich will be held at Pamekasan, capital of the island, once a year. Special races can be organized, given three days advance notice.

If you wish for more information about karapan Sapi then don’t be hesitate to contact the East Java Provincial Tourist Office, Jl. Wisata Menanggal, Surabaya. Or you can call them on (031) 8531815, 8531820.