07/04/12

"Adu Domba" a wonderful culture from West Java



Sheep contest is one of the typical folk art of west java that is quite popular, especially in traditional circles. this culture is an heritage that still exist untill today.



The meaning of this culture is  not to harm the sheep, because in every fight, there is a limitation time that keep the sheep unharmed. Each game consist of two rounds, and in every round is not more than ten strokes of the head.  The contest is also devided into different classes based on weight of  the sheep.





The Prize for grabs are also not random, a car or motorcycle is a familiar thing. this is not surprising because the price of a sheep can reach tens of millions rupiahs. Just like boxing match, the event also features the asseccor judges, referees and coaches who will dancing jaipongan dance every sheep in action.   



The combination show between the sheep action, traditional martial art of west java, and traditional music during the show makes it more lively and become a interesting activities.Unfortunately, the promotion is still among the fans of sheep, it makes this wonderful atraction have not been able to attract foreign tourists and bring foreign exchange for the region.

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