"Pacuan Kuda di Sumba Timur: Menjelajahi Tradisi dan Sensasinya"

 Horse racing has become a very popular sport in several countries, especially Indonesia.

This sport is believed to have existed since the 16th century and has become a hereditary tradition in Indonesian culture. Each region of Indonesia has its own uniqueness in terms of horse racing. Including the East Sumba horse race.

East Sumba is a district of East Nusa Tenggara Province.

Famous for its beautiful beaches and traditional culture. In fact, horse racing is a very popular attraction in East Sumba.

The main attraction of horse racing in East Sumba is the traditional Baso Do'u ceremony, which is a special ceremony that takes place before the race start.

This ceremony is an important part of horse racing.

This ceremony is performed a few days before the start of the horse race.

On the day of the horse races, spectators are greeted with traditional dances and prepare for a spectacular horse race.

Horse racing in East Sumba involves playing bremi or winning prizes in the form of buffaloes or horses.

What is unique about horse racing in East Sumba is that the jockeys use native horses that are very popular in East Sumba, namely the Sumba horse.

The Sumba horse is an object revered by the local population and the favorite horse of horse racing jockeys.

Initially, horse racing in East Sumba was an activity related to traditional rituals and animal husbandry.

However, over time, horse racing was also used as a competition where people could spend time together and also as a place to showcase the equestrian skills of the jockeys.

Although East Sumba horse racing has changed over time, the local people's love for Sumba horses and Baso Do'u customs have not changed.

The ceremony is still going on and is the main attraction of horse racing.

Horse racing in East Sumba has wide appeal and is a destination for tourists who want to experience the uniqueness of local Indonesian culture.

This horse racing event is also an event to introduce the culture of East Sumba to the wider community.

In fact, the beauty of the East Sumba horse race has attracted many visitors from within and outside the country.

In fact, this event is one of the events where you can feel the uniqueness of East Sumba culture by admiring the riders' ability to jump and overcome obstacles.

Overall, the East Sumba horse race is an event capable of conveying an unforgettable experience and love for the Sumba horse, which has become the icon of East Sumba horse racing.

Therefore, we must continue to preserve and preserve the traditional culture of East Sumba as part of the cultural heritage of the archipelago, which is very important to protect and preserve.