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The people of Bali are very proud of their rich culture and tradition, and are
also people who love to celebrate the variety that its heritage abounds in. The
numerous Annual Celebrations in Bali are nothing but the proud display of this
treasure-house of culture that comes from the variegated mix of people of many
races and clans that make up Bali. One of the most important Bali Events and Festivals
is the Negara Bull Races in Bali, which, according to the Bali Travel Guide, is
an absolutely fantastic spectacle that a visitor can ever witness.
The Negara Bull Races in Bali is held in Perancak, a little way away
from Negara, and are a Balinese tradition. A unique event, the Negara Bull Races
in Bali is often a ridiculous event, but a truly wonderful one to view nonetheless.
The Negara Bull Races in Bali are one of the many Bali Events and Festivals
in the month of June/July, and are held between July and October, on Sundays.
The origin of the Negara Bull Races in Bali is not known, but it is assumed
to be a celebration of the end of the rice harvest.
The Negara Bull Races in Bali is a competition among numerous bulls, where
two pairs of bulls are hitched to make-shift chariots and ridden by jockeys
around a one-track course. The bulls are chosen carefully, on the basis of strength
and color, and then made up in wonderful ornaments and painted. At first, these
are paraded before the spectators, and then the race begins, with two pairs
racing at one time. The judgment is based on speed and style, and winning is
considered very important. An important and extraordinary event on the calendar
of events in Bali, the Negara Bull Races in Bali is a truly interesting event
that you will view in the province.
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