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Sunday, August 5, 2012

Cow race

IntroductionKarapan Kerapan or cow 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.
Various kinds of Kerapan SapiKerapan cow that is the hallmark of Madura is actually composed of several kinds, namely:A. Often Keni (small kerapan)This kind Kerapan participants attended only by those who came from one district or kewedanaan only. In this category the distance that must be traveled only 110 meters long and is followed by small cows that have not been trained. While decisive victory, in addition to speed, too straight or absence of cattle when running. For cows that can win the race, can follow a higher kerapan is often king.
2. Often the King (kerapan large)The race is often called the country often is generally held in the capital city on Sunday. Racing around the track length of 120 meters and the participants are the champions often Keni.
3. Often Onjangan (kerapan invitation)Onjangan is often a special race of the participants were invited from a district that menyelenggarakannya. Kerapan is usually held to commemorate the great days specified.
4. Often Karesidenen (kerapan prefectural level)This is a great Kerapan kerapan followed by frequent champions of the four districts of Madura. City residency is often held in Pamekasan on Sunday, which is the top event to end the season kerapan.
5. Often jar-horse (kerapan exercise)Kerapan kerapan jar-horse is carried out only to train the cows down on the race before the actual race.
The parties involved in the Games Kerapan SapiKerapan cow is one of the many folk games involving various parties, which include: (1) the owner of the cow race, (2) handyman tongko (person in charge of controlling the cow racing on kaleles); (3) artisan Tambeng (people who hold the reins of the cow before it is released), (4) handyman gettak (bully beef to people at the time of cue can be shot quickly), (5) tonja handyman (person in charge of attracting and lead a cow), and (6) builders gubra (Angora delegation in charge of cheering to encourage the cow racing).
The road gamesBefore 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.
BudayaPermainan value kerapan cow if examined in depth contains the values ​​which in turn can be used as reference in public life. These values ​​are: hard work, cooperation, competition, discipline and sportsmanship.
The value of hard work is reflected in the training process cow, a cow so that it becomes an amazing race (strong and agile). To make a cow like that of course takes patience, perseverance and hard work. Without a cow's impossible to show his prowess in the complaint kerapan cattle arena.
The value of cooperation is reflected in the game itself. Kerapan cow game, as mentioned at the top, is an activity that involves many parties. The parties need each other to each other. Therefore, cooperation is required in accordance with the position and role of each. Without it impossible kerapan game can be established with good beef.
Values ​​reflected in the arena of competition kerapan cow. Competition by Koentjaraningrat (2003: 187) are businesses that aim to exceed the efforts of others in society. In this context, the participants tried to play kerapan beef cattle aduannya such a way that can run fast and beat the opponent's cow grandstand as expected. Therefore, each trying to cow can do it best. So, antarpeserta compete in this regard.
Order value is reflected in the cow kerapan game itself. Any game, including kerapan cow, order is always required. This order not only shown by the participants, but also the audience that adhere to the regulations are made. By the participants patiently waiting for the cows pacuannya posed. Meanwhile, the audience also abide by the rules and regulations. They do not make trouble or acts which in turn may interfere with or frustrate the course of the game.
And, the value of sportsmanship is reflected not only the attitude of the players who do not cheat during the game, but also willing to accept defeat gracefully.

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