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Liputan6.com, Sumedang: Citizens Tanjungsari, Sumedang, West Java, spent the holiday weekend by watching a traditional horse race which is held once a year. They flocked to watch the match being held in the open field, on Sunday (20 / 6).

Approximately 78 participants from various age follow horse racing. Proficiency of the jockey is not far behind the village than a professional horseman. Proficiency is obtained, since most participants are coachman gig.

The participants enthusiastically competing to be the fastest, although only a T-shirt and trophy prize. Their spirit is not to win prizes, except that the traditional horse race can continue to conserve.

By spending money USD 5000 for entrance fees, residents can watch the action of the local jockey jockey-speed on the track impromptu clash. Residents hope, that activity could continue to be developed and further enhanced the quality of the race track. (IDS / SHA)