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Minangkabau tribe does have a very close linkage with four-legged animal called a buffalo. That, among others, looks at various Minang cultural identity, such as the roof of their traditional houses (House Bogonjong). The traditional house is often called the Tower House is shaped like buffalo horns. Similarly, in female clothes (shirt Tanduak Kabau).















Already hundreds of years old buffalo became one of the favorite animals in the province of West Sumatra. Body large and stout buffalo considered able to help a wide range of human tasks. One of the ancient work is done with the assistance of the buffalo was grinding cane. With simple tools, the buffalo was tied at sebilah bamboo cane is connected to the traditional wringer. During eight hours of work, the buffalo constantly revolve around the wringer. Uniquely, so that the buffalo are not dizzy head, eyes closed animal with two coconut shells are coated fabrics.

The juice of the sugarcane juice that's bull that later became the forerunner of making traditional brown sugar. Brown sugar Minang community believes the hard work of the buffalo is more savory than the modern instrument.

When the fight begins, when children are still small buffalo was turned into a buffalo from Java, necessarily butting an opponent who thought her mother's abdomen and stabbed to death a buffalo from Java. Javanese king recognizes this victory and finally mengurungi his intention to attack the Minangkabau. Since then, the Minangkabau are said to wear a name Minangkabau means Win In Buffalo game as its cultural identity.

In terms of history, buffalo animal for a large tribe in West Sumatra has been delivering their glory in the past. That said, since time immemorial the buffalo help people in West Sumatra was winning the war against the Javanese. Finally, until now they are calling themselves as the Minangkabau tribe. "So the war did not end well, so we propose to contest only buffalo.

By the attackers sought the largest buffalo in the area placed in the middle of the field. People here are just kids who are suckling buffalo. Because buffalo has been two days without drinking milk, he ran after her mother's milk. So the big buffalo stomach was ripped and he ran away, "Datuk Bandaro Long story, traditional leaders.

The story of the buffalo was not only a mere legend. Until now the cattle market in Sumatra sell any more buffalo than cattle. Livestock sales system Minang people are also quite unique. In contrast to traditional vegetable markets in the cattle market is not going to sound a word between the seller and buyer. Transactions which applies only to use the hand. Fingers are used as calculation tools selling price of cattle to be purchased.















Dense bodies, stocky legs and a sharp eye. That's the hallmark of The Handcuffs, Kati's favorite buffalo Sutan, farmers Ranah Minang. For Kati Sutan, a buffalo like handcuffs like a treasure and honor. Handcuffs are not just any buffalo. He was a buffalo complaints that had won five games. Because of the greatness that is, the animal is then earned a strong mean handcuffs that lock the opponent.

Not just for sheer hobby, pleasure Kati Sutan follow buffalo fights are also to continue the tradition of the Minangkabau culture. The toughness of handcuffs which have five times won the game it makes Kati Sutan famous in his village. After the age of two years, the buffalo that have potential as complaints usually start trained by owners. This time, the handcuffs will be trained to prepare the physical strength before the game. Candidates must match a rival body weight exercises The Handcuffs. For if not balanced, the exercise will be useless to fight it.

Longest bull fighting exercises conducted for one hour. Once convinced of the power handcuffs, practice fighting stopped. Kati Sutan very confident the buffalo will win again. In the contest of strength buffalo buffalo not only a mainstay. Buffalo owners should also ask the spell of the shaman buffalo in order to win the match.

After the fight training, Kati Sutan also asked a shaman, spell buffalo to menjampi The Handcuffs. Like the previous game, Kati Sutan ask for help Sutan Marajo, buffalo fights a famous healer in the village. The shaman brings a number of natural ingredients to create herbal mainstay for The Handcuffs.

Natural materials consisting of ginger, ginger, pepper and other natural foliage starts blended. Over a high heat, herbs roasted until it is charred. While families were helped Kati Sutan. Other materials for the mixed herbs, such as duck eggs, lemon juice, drink supplement and one bottle of dark beer also prepared.

After all the ingredients ready, Sutan Marajo began to recite mantras and burning incense. He prayed that the dijampinya buffalo could win the game. Incantations were mixed herbs. After that, the mixture was then placed on a leaf the next day will be given to The Handcuffs. Kati family Sutan Handcuffs are then prepared for the hero pitted next day.

Game day arrived. Kati Sutan start getting ready. But before leaving the arena there are a number of rituals that have to do the shaman, which is owned by The Handcuffs sharpen horns. Horn is one part of the body buffalo is the easiest to injure an opponent. Therefore should be made as sharp as possible. With a knife sharpened horns Sutan Marajo The Handcuffs. Now the horns of the buffalo has been sharp like a sword.

Ritual was resumed. Like humans, handcuffs have a bath first before progressing to the battle arena. While the body of water membalurkan Handcuffs, Sutan Marajo chanting incantations in order to champion Kati Sutan ajiannya this strong against the enemy. After the bath is finished, the shaman spell giving potion-jampinya made yesterday afternoon. Without the handcuffs against any herb the shaman and then ate greedily. Not to forget the body was covered with mud-built cuffs and soot to make it look dashing. Now all the preparations have been carried over. Handcuff the hero can not wait to meet a rival opponent.



That afternoon in the sun, handcuffs removed from the cage. Like a hero, proudly walked around the village handcuffs to the arena game. The location of the arena game about seven kilometers from the village of Kati Sutan. But accompanied by the shaman Sutan Marajo, Handcuffs undaunted running. Even occasional, burly buffalo began to run as if impatient to meet the challenger.

Handcuffs finally arrived at the location of the match. Apparently the opponent has to wait at the corner of the arena. Handcuffs are tough opponents coming from a neighboring village. In contrast to the handcuffs that had participated five times the match, his opponent was about this time forward to the bull fighting arena.

One by one the audience began to arrive to the arena. With a reasonably priced tariff, the viewer can choose the most convenient places around the arena. Originally made to keep fighting buffalo Minangkabau ethnic traditions. Unfortunately recent events buffalo fights actually used the audience to bet or gamble. Similarly, in the game handcuffs. And handcuffs who championed. Almost the entire audience to bet Handcuff the hero will win the game.

When the awaited arrived. Two buffalo complaint brought to the center of the field. And without waiting for the cue again, the second buffalo chasing each other directly. Not unexpectedly, who championed precisely Handcuffs scuttled to avoid the opponent. Adu buffalo this time was no longer running. In just a moment, Handcuffs surrendered and ran headlong out of the arena.

The audience went home with great disappointment. Handcuff the hero was not able to retain his title. Rona also disappointment on the faces Kati Sutan. Handcuffs whopping loss of honor for the family as Kati Sutan.