Makepung the Unique Buffalo Race of Bali
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Makepung is an annual event which is held in Bali, Indonesia. “Makepung” is a Balinese language which can be translated as ‘chasing one-another’.
Makepung game was first held in 1970′s and until now has had some changes in rules and the property. In origin, Makepung was played by the farmers during their resting farming in rice field. The buffalo used in this game was stringed in a carriage. But today Makepung uses a pair of buffalos and a smaller size of carriage. The buffalos for this game are made-up in a more colorful and more stylish head-accessories and made like crown. Green flags are put in each side of the carriage.
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