Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Culture of West Sumatra

  • Whild Hog Hunt ( 50 Kota Regency and Agam Regency)
wild hog hunt
Hunt for wild hogs in the forests of West Sumatera using dogs for tracking . A sport of the village people in the neighbouring area. The hogs are hunted every Sunday, in Agam Regency and every Tuesday in Limapuluh Kota as they destroy farm lands.

  • Minang Traditional Performances

Performances of traditional Minang are staged at 08.00 pm. Daily and at the end of the show , the audience are welcome to participate.

  • Bird Watching
A jeep from the gate to the Way Kanan Concervation area at dawn to take a quiet look at the birds and other wild animals , and stay the night at lodgings within the area.

  • Pacu Itik
pacu itik
In this traditional duck race , there are 10 ducks at each round. The winner is the first to reach the finish line.

  • Randai ( Every Sunday )

Folk dances and theatre .
randai

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