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    In this picture, two strong male rams with big, long and strong horns are made to fight against each other in the center of arena, usually in a field. Like a boxing match, the arena is also equipped by referees and coaches to control the competition. So, don't worry, the referees will make sure that the rams to not harm. He may stop the competition, when he saw one of the rams had been injured. Each game consist of two rounds and in every round isn't more than ten collision of the head. The competition is based on the weight of the sheep. So, which will be the winner of this competition? (note : the meaning of this culture is not to harm the sheep, because in every fight, there is limitation time that keep the sheep unharmed. And it's base of the horns that take most impact, but the sheeps remain unharmed ) by: fentravelphotography Views[600] When two strong male rams are fighting, they will accompanied by kendang pencak music. Kendang pencak music is Indonesian traditional music. It is used in the gamelan ensembles. There is a singer and kendang's player play good music. The supporters will dance everytime his rams in action. The padepokan's winner of this competition will get prizes, such as television, radio compo, digital video disc, etc. by: fentravelphotography Views[407] Rams are allowed to start fighting at about two years of age and continue up until four to five years old. They have a special diet which, in addition to commonly fed grass and concentrates, may also contain eggs and honey. In this picture, a man applies coconut oil to the ram's horns. The purpose of this exercise is to make the ram's horns look shiny. The finished article is a very fine looking but powerful ram that's ready for battle. by: fentravelphotography Views[819] The Garut rams have long circular horns. This type of rams likes to bang its heads against the wall, trees or heads of other rams. These sheep are also the strongest race in Indonesia. Here in this picture, the rams are waiting for the competition to begin. by: fentravelphotography Views[1969] People bring their competing rams from padepokans (communities of rams owners) all accross Garut. Garut is a town in the West Java province of Indonesia. There are so many supporters come to cheer on their favourite fighting rams. by: fentravelphotography Views[512]
     

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    I'm Syuh Fuen from Indonesia.I work as an accounting supervisor in a paint factory.I've loved photography for two years now.At the start i was so pleased to be able to buy my first digital camera,but as my photography skills improved i bought a DSLR camera.... Read more >
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