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)