ENTRY DESCRIPTION
The Pacu Jawi races are held in West Sumatrain empty paddy fields which they fill with water. This is called a race, but I was told it is actually showcasing the bulls and their abilities to prospective buyers. Only one pair of bulls run at a time. The jockey stands bare foot with one foot on each harness and holds on to the tails of the bulls and controls their speed and turn by nibbling on the tail.

AUTHOR
Ranjan is nature and travel ammetur photographer. His passion has always been wildlife which takes him to India and Africa very often. Recently he has developed the liking for Ancient architecture, culture and street portraiture. He is a graduate from the New York Institute of Photography and aims to eventually make a major part of his income through photography, thus turning professional by definition one day.

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