Karapan sapi tradition

Kerapan sapi is a term in the language of Madura is used to call a race a race of cattle. There are two versions of the origin of the name kerapan. The first version says that the term "kerapan" comes from the word "often" or "kirap" which means "to depart and be released simultaneously or in droves". Meanwhile, another version says that the word "kerapan" comes from the Arabic "kirabah" which means "friendship". But out of these two versions of it, in a general sense at this time, kerapan is a special attraction races for bovine animals. For the record, in particular on the island of Madura Kangean races are similar to using a water buffalo. This buffalo race called mamajir and not kerapan buffalo.
The origin of the cow kerapan there are several versions. The first version says that kerapan cow has been around since the 14th century. At that time kerapan cows used to spread Islam by a kyai named Pratanu. Another version says that the cow was created by Adi kerapan Poday, the son of the ruling Panembahan Wlingi Sapudi area in the 14th century. Adi Poday a long wandering in the Madura brings his experience in the field of agriculture to the island Sapudi, so the farm on the island to be developed. One technique to speed up the cultivation of agricultural land that is taught by Adi Polay is to use a cow. Eventually, because of the many farmers who use the power to till their fields cows simultaneously, hence the intention to compete in the finish. And, finally the race to work on the field it becomes a kind of sport racing competition called kerapan cows.
Before starting any cow-kerapan often paraded onto the field. This opportunity is not only used to relax the calf muscles, is also an arena to show off the beauty of the clothes and ornaments of the cows that will be contested. After the parade finished, clothes and all the trimmings it was opened. Only clothing that does not interfere with movement of the cow's body are still left attached.
After that, began the first race to determine the standings of participants. As in a football game, in this round the participants will be able to set the strategy for the cows pacuannya enter into the "top" to the next round (preliminary), can compete with the cow racing from the "bottom".
Next is the first stage, second, third and fourth or final round. In this stage, using the knockout game. In other words, cows that have been declared lost race, no longer be eligible to participate in the next round match. Meanwhile, the cow race is declared the winner, will be confronted again with the winner of another match. And so on down to the last player who always wins and become champion.

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