origin kerapan name. The first version says that the term "kerapan" comes from the word "often" or "kirap" which means "to depart and released simultaneously or in droves." Meanwhile, another version states that the word "kerapan" comes from the Arabic "kirabah" which means "friendship". But apart from the two versions, in a general sense today, kerapan is a special attraction for animals race horse cow. For the record, in the region particularly on the island of Madura Kangean similar races there are competitions that use buffalo. Buffalo race is named mamajir and not kerapan buffalo.
The origin of the cow kerapan also there are several versions. The first version says that kerapan cow has existed since the 14th century. At that time kerapan cows used to spread the religion of Islam by a kyai named Pratanu. Another version says that the cow was created by Adi kerapan Poday, namely children's ruling Panembahan Wlingi Sapudi area in the 14th century. Adi Poday a long wander in Madura bring his experience in the field of agriculture to the island Sapudi, so that agriculture 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. Over time, because many farmers who use cow power to till their fields at the same time, there arose their intention to compete with each other in the finish. And, finally the race to work on the field it becomes a kind of sport racing race called kerapan cow.
Various kinds of Kerapan Cow
Kerapan cow that characterizes Madurese is actually composed of several kinds, namely:1. Often Keni (kerapan small)
This type Kerapan participants only attended by people from one district or kewedanaan only. In this category the distance that must be taken 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 whether the cow when running. For cows that can win races, to follow a higher kerapan again that is often king.
2. Often the King (kerapan large)The race is often also referred to often this country are generally held in the capital city on Sunday. Long-racing track about 120 meters and its members are the champions often Keni.
3. Often Onjangan (kerapan invitation)
Often onjangan is a special race which its participants are invited from a district that menyelenggarakannya. Kerapan is usually held to commemorate certain holidays.
4. Often Karesidenen (kerapan level of residency)
This is a great Kerapan kerapan followed by champions often from four districts in Madura. Often held in the City Pamekasan residency on Sunday, which is the top event to end the season kerapan.
5. Often jar-lesson (kerapan exercise)
Kerapan jar kerapan-lesson is done only to train the cows down on the race before the actual race.
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