Senin, 27 Juni 2011

Kerapan Cow (Madura)

Kerapan or cow is a term in the language of Madura, which is used to call a cow race race. There are twoversions about the origin of the name kerapan. The first version says that the term "kerapan" comes from the word "often" or "kirap" which means "to depart and be removed together or in droves". Meanwhile, anotherversion 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 races are a special attraction for bovine animals. For the record, particularly in the area on the island of Madura Kangean similar races there that use buffalo.Buffalo race is called mamajir and not kerapan buffalo.

The origin of the cow kerapan also there are several versions. The first version says that kerapan cows have been around since the 14th century. At that time kerapan cows used to spread Islam by a kyai namedPratanu. Another version says that the cow was created by Adi kerapan Poday, namely children's rulingPanembahan Wlingi Sapudi area in the 14th century. Adi Poday a long wandering in Madura brings 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 which is taught by Adi Polay is to use a cow.Eventually, because of the many farmers who use force cows to till their fields simultaneously, hence the their intention to compete in the finish. And, finally the race to work on the field it became a kind of race racingsport called kerapan cows.

Miscellaneous Kerapan Cow
Kerapan cow that became the hallmark of the Madurese are actually composed of several kinds, namely:
1. Often Keni (small kerapan)
Kerapan this type of 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 a small cows that have not been trained. While decisive victory, in addition to speed, too straight or not the cow when it ran. For cows that can win the race, can follow a higher kerapan again that is often king.

2. Often the King (kerapan large)
The race is often called the state often is generally held in the capital district on Sunday. Racing around the track length of 120 meters and the participants are the champions often Keni.

3. Often Onjangan (kerapan invitation)
Often onjangan is a special race that its participants are invited from a district that menyelenggarakannya. Kerapan is usually held to commemorate the big day certain.

4. Often Karesidenen (kerapan prefectural level)
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-jaran (kerapan exercise)
Kerapan jar-horse is kerapan done only to train the cows down on the race before the actual race.
Parties Involved in Kerapan Cow Games
Kerapan cow is one of the many kinds of folk games involving various parties, among which are: (1) the owner of the cow race, (2) handyman tongko (person in charge of controlling the cow racing on kaleles), (3) handyman Tambeng (people who holding the bridle cow before removable), (4) handyman gettak (people who bully beef so when the cue can be sped quickly), (5) tonja handyman (person in charge of attracting and guiding cows), and (6) handyman gubra (Angora group in charge of cheering to encourage the cow racing).

The road games
Before kerapan started all beef-often paraded onto the field. This opportunity is not only used to relax the muscles of cattle, is also an arena to show off the beauty of the clothes and ornaments of the cows that will be contested. After the parade finished, clothing and all the trimmings it was opened. Only clothing that does not interfere with gestures cows are still left attached.

After that, started the first race to determine the standings of participants. As in a football game, in this round the participants will set the strategy to include cows pacuannya into the "top" to the next round (preliminary), can compete with the cow racing from the "bottom".

Next is the first preliminary round, second, third and fourth or final round. In this stage, the game using knockout. In other words, cows that have been declared lost race, no longer be eligible to participate in a match the next round. Meanwhile, the cow race that was declared the winner, will be confronted again with the winner of another match. And so on down to the last player who always win and become champion.
cultural values
Games kerapan cow if examined in depth contain values ​​that can in turn be used as reference in public life. These values ​​are: hard work, cooperation, competition, order and fairness.

The value of hard work is reflected in the training process cow, a cow so that it becomes an amazing race (strong and agile). To make a cow like that certainly takes patience, perseverance and hard work. Without it impossible cow complaint can show his prowess in the arena kerapan cows.

The value of cooperation is reflected in the game itself. Games kerapan beef, as already mentioned at the top, is an activity that involves many parties. The parties to each other need each other. To that end, cooperation is required in accordance with the position and role of each. Without it impossible kerapan games can be held with a good cow.

The value of competition is reflected in the arena kerapan cow. Competition by Koentjaraningrat (2003: 187) are efforts that aim to exceed the efforts of others in society. In this context, the participants tried to play kerapan cow cow aduannya such a way that can run fast and beat the cow racing opponents as expected. Therefore, each trying to cow can do that best. So, antarpeserta compete in this regard.
Order value is reflected in the cow kerapan game itself. Any game, including kerapan cow, order is always required. This order not only shown by the participants, but also the spectators who follow the rules are made. Patiently waiting participants cows pacuannya to posed. Meanwhile, the audience also abide by the rules and regulations. They do not make trouble or acts which in turn can disrupt or derail the course of the game.

And, the value of sportsmanship is reflected not only the attitude of the players who do not cheat during the game, but also willing to accept defeat gracefully.

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