Negara Bull Races in Bali
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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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