KARAPAN SAPI (Bull Races)

KARAPAN SAPI (Bull Races)

This very popular sport and spectacle is held regularly at least twice a month during September to October begin at 09.00 at Bangkalan, Sampang, and Pamekasan on the island of Madura about half an hour by ferry from Surabaya. Bull racing is a great events in Madura, especially the annual races for the island's championship which are usually held by the local administration after the harvest time in September or October.

The final are held at Pamekasan , capital oh the island, one a year. Special races can be organized, given three day's advance notice.

For further information please contact:

• The East Java Provincial Tourist Office,

• Jl. Wisata Menanggal, Surabaya

• Phone: (031) 8531815, 8531820

(SAMPANG,PAMENGKASAN,AND BANGKALAN,MADURA)