Buffaloes, ducks compete in contest

Buffaloes, ducks compete in contest

SEMARANG, Central Java (JP): Twenty pairs of water buffaloes
and 400 ducks will participate in major competitions, to be held
in the 11-hectare Sodong agro-touristic site near here early next
month.

Head of the Semarang agro-tourism project, Heru Purworo, said
the buffalo races, locally called karapan, and duck-herding
competitions, are expected to be the major tourist attractions
when Semarang celebrates its 448th anniversary this month, Antara
reported.

Aside from speed, the participants will also be judged by
their "style". The buffaloes will have to sprint their 75-meter
lap and the ducks waddle their way to the finish line, 50 meters
away.

Owners of the winning animals will receive trophies and Rp
150,000 (US$69) in cash for first place, Rp 100,000 for second
and Rp 75,000 for third.(pwn)