In the story of human life, the story of a woman's seizure by the men may have become a common thing to hear. But it was a bloody love story also applies to animals, like horses. This heroic tale, is claimed, can only be found on the island of Muna. An island in Southeast Sulawesi region that has been known for teak wood.
Pogeraha Adara
Complaint traditional horse is the famous attraction in Southeast Sulawesi, Muna, exactly in the district. At each operate must be an interesting spectacle for the public. Muna in the community, is a popular attraction called
Pogeraha Adara which means 'horse power struggle'. In the era of royal glory Muna, a horse race is displayed at the time of the king receiving important guests from outside the area, such as Java or other areas. This is an attraction to entertain the guests. After the empire collapsed, these traditions continue to grow, even into the superior tradition of tribal Muna.
"Battle" was led by a horse trainer called meintarano. Handlers are then chant to evoke anger two stallion that will clash. After reading the spell is finished, the group led mare stallion presented in the middle of the arena. Of course, the horse which is used as the leader of the group is a big horse and fierce. From the other side, also issued a stallion is ready to challenge the big band leaders such mare. This stallion trying to bring him to the group of mares, which led the mare to be angry.
So the race to show superiority in front of the mare was not in dodgery again. Anger horses will culminate with each other kick, bite, and gore. Male horses then attack each other, struck with the front legs up, neck straight, teeth rattling and peck each other to find the muzzle attack. Not infrequently the horses were injured.
Cultural events always draw viewers in large numbers. To anticipate the fury of horses in order to not injure the audience, the trainer's role is crucial. In addition to the stallion emotions to each other, the handlers also served to control the raging horses so as not to injure spectators. The trainer was very skilled, so that spectators can watch the horse fight at close range.
Management Philosophy
Routine horse power struggle is held three times each year. At least, three major agenda of this attraction is always inserted as one of entertainment. Celebration of Indonesian Independence Day, Idul Fitri and Idul Adha. Independence Day celebration became the most tumultuous moments audience.
Like a traditional event that is full of meaning, so do with this horse race. Not just a fight that left suffering for horses, but also keep high philosophy. Attractions complaints that the horse has a value associated with the primacy of the rights and dignity in carrying out responsibilities. A very good message applied in societal life.
Until now, people continue to implement the Tribal Muna this philosophy. They will try hard to keep the rights and dignity, even though the lives of so the stakes. Embraced this philosophy in public life Muna Tribe that formally enshrined in Muna District emblem. Recent years, the attraction of a typical horse race area is now threatened with extinction due to declining horse population in Muna District. And, this unique attraction is now only found in Sub Lawa.
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