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Only in the west side of Bali the place of where I saw the light for the first time, this race is called by the Balinese “Makepung”. The race can only be seen during the Paddi’s Harvest season in July and October.

The race is held on a course and the riders ride in a cart pulled by two water buffalos. The course is two kilometers in length. The races are pretty exciting and present a riot of spectacle with the buffalos decorated colorfully and the winners hailed loudly. The events are organized and sponsored by the local government in order to promote the local tourism industry.

West Bali is rarely visited by tourists outside the buffalo racing season and accordingly offers a glimpse of the real Bali.

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