The sea crossing from East Java to the small island of Madura
takes just half an hour. Measuring about 160 km in length and about 40 across
at its widest point, Madura supports population of close to 3 million inhabitants,
whom most are farmers or fisherman.
The most famous attraction of this island is the annual bull racing (kerapan sapi), which takes place during the dry season in August – September. These exiting and colourful tournaments consist of a race between two pairs of bulls, each team pulling a rider and sled. Then, the finals are held in Madura’s capital, Pamekasan on October.
The most famous attraction of this island is the annual bull racing (kerapan sapi), which takes place during the dry season in August – September. These exiting and colourful tournaments consist of a race between two pairs of bulls, each team pulling a rider and sled. Then, the finals are held in Madura’s capital, Pamekasan on October.
The interesting part of this attraction is when a rider
stands on the ‘Keleles’, yelling and slamming while his hands hold two sticks
and slap the bull’s weight and attached to the bulls. A pair of male cow races
each other in 200 m length or known with Kerapan Sapi. Madurese always hold
this race yearly from sub district level, district, and finally to get a
President Cup.
This tradition has done for so long and it is a symbol to
thank to God by cow breeders in Madura. Brown cow, a Madurese cow which is
always in the race. Tourists are also can notice Sapi Kereman, to enjoy how
Madurese takes care of their cows. It is the interesting part, begins with how
the Madurese graze the cows, take care of the cow’s health with traditional
herbs and train the cow about running. In the middle of Kerapan Sapi, there is
an additional attraction “Sapi Sono”. It is a female bull contest.
The town of Sumenep of the North Eastern and of the island
has some interesting historical, as well as some good nearby. The city’s old
palace and museum are worth visiting, as is the large Jami’ Mosque with its
green-tiered roof, above the town is the royal mausoleums Asta Tinggi. The two
main beaches near Sumenep are Slopeng beach and Lombang beach. The former,
which lies on the north coast some 21 km from the town, is a beautiful location
with tall palm trees shading the edge of the beach. At Lombang, on Madura’s northeastern
point, a long and narrow stretch of white sand is back by dwarf Causarina
trees.
A narrow road runs the whole along Madura’s attractive north
coast, from Slopeng to Bangkalan. There are many small villages and quite
beaches on the way, in particular the fishing communities of Pasongsongan and
Pasean, where the estuaries have packed with colourful sailing boats. Near to
Bangkalan there is Aermata Grave, tomb of Ratu Ibu, which dates back to the mid
of 17 century. The tomb set on a hill about 4 km inland the town of Arosbaya.
Madura has well known for its Batik Textile production and has its own unique style in the performing art; the island is famous for its Topeng Dalang, a mask dance / theatre, which at one time had only seen within the royal palace. Most popular Batik is at Tanjungbumi, Bangkalan.
Madura has well known for its Batik Textile production and has its own unique style in the performing art; the island is famous for its Topeng Dalang, a mask dance / theatre, which at one time had only seen within the royal palace. Most popular Batik is at Tanjungbumi, Bangkalan.
Interesting
Place
- Rongkang Beach
- Sambilangan Beach
- Geger Hil Tourism
- Cholil bin Abdul Latif Grave
- Aer Mata Cemetery
- Bull racing
- The Ancient Museum
- Traditional Art
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