Competition “Sapi
Sonok” in Madura Island
The
island of Madura is so famous for its cultural heritage of the "Kerapan
Sapi" or bull racing. This international event is able to attract
thousands of spectators to come. Cattle rafting has been held in four districts
in Madura to get representatives who will return at the Presidents Cup.
In
addition to the cattle-racing culture in Madura there is also a match involving
cows, but not "Kerapan Sapi", but the culture of "Sapi
Sonok". "Sapi Sonok" is a beauty contest of a cow. This cultural
tour has been around for 50 years. But apparently this tradition is not as well
known as bull racing.
In
contrast to the bull racing, that rely on speed cows to run fast in the field
arena. A pair of female cows in the cultural carnival more highlight the beauty
and compatibility of the pair of cows. Cultivated in a cow like a pair of
brides, then waddle to follow the traditional music from Gong, Trumpet and
Kenong.
Every
year always held content "Sapi Sonok" by bringing the best cows from
all regions of Madura Island. Cow also became the identity of Madura Island
which is very famous everywhere. The "Sapi Sonok" contest is almost
simultaneous with bull racing that are regularly held.
"Sapi
Sonok" also has its own history story, starting from the habits of farmers
in Pamekasan Regency in caring for their cattle. Every afternoon the cows were
bathed after it was ditali on a wooden pole and then neatly lined up. Apparently
this became the fad of the peasants to make a selection of the prettiest,
finest and finest cows. Gradually, these small contests have evolved into
village, sub-district and district contests and since then the contestant's
cows are named after the sonok cow contest.
In
the "Sapi Sonok" contest it does use a female cow because bulls are
mostly used in bull racing. If the initial "Sapi Sonok" contest is
only assessed in terms of physical course, but with the passage of time changes
in the assessment. In addition to the physical aspect, a pair of cows will also
be assessed from the appearance of accessories used and harmony. Not much
different from bull racing, apparently content "Sapi Sonok" is a show
of prestige among participants. The winner of this contest is also not inferior
to Cattle Kerapan with a high selling price. The prices of "Sapi
Sonok" can reach hundreds of millions and can become more expensive again
depending on the level of quality.
So
do not be surprised if the "Sapi Sonok" is also called with elite
cattle in Madura because of the selling price of the hundreds of millions. For
everyday care problems apparently this cow not much different from bull racing.
To be able to produce a pair of "Sapi Sonok" is best required
patience, a long time in training and certainly not too little cost.
Before
being able to perform in the "Sapi Sonok" contest, the cows have been
trained since the age of 3 years with special treatment and quality food
nutrition. Every week once cows are routinely given herbs that have been mixed
with about 15 eggs. You can imagine besides beautiful dazzling pair of
"Sapi Sonok" is also strong.
In
addition there are other special treatment that these cows get, they are bathed
with shampoo and soap. No responsibility - the cattle owners also often bring
in vets once every 3 months to check the health of their cows. Not only that,
apparently the accessories used in "Sapi Sonok" contest can reach the
price of hundreds of thousands.
More
and more no doubt if the island of Madura save the beauty and exotic beauty of
an island. Let's visit Madura Island, discover its natural beauty, community
friendliness and a strong sense of spiritualism.
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