I Tried BULL RACING In Sumatra, Indonesia [Episode 24]

Join our memberships program to get access to special perks like loyalty badges, emojis, and members only livestreams:    / @thelostboys.travel   Pacu Jawi is a traditional bull race that takes place in the Tanah Datar regency of West Sumatra, Indonesia. It is a tradition that has been conducted for centuries, and originated as a celebration of the end of a rice harvest. During Pacu Jawi, a jockey stands on a wooden plough that’s tied to two bulls, and holds onto their tails as they tow him across a muddy rice field. The jockey does his best to control the animals and remain standing, while spectators anxiously watch, awaiting the bulls’ unexpected behavior. Although the name Pacu Jawi literally translates to “Bull Race,” the bulls do not directly compete against each other. Instead, spectators judge the bulls by their ability to run straight. And this is meant to teach people that those who follow a “straight path” deserve both honor and respect. Today, Pacu Jawi has become a tourist attraction that is supported by the local government. It is held many times throughout the year, and usually in concurrence with a village festival that is filled with food, activities, and traditional music. We decided to stop by the races in Sungai Tarab in late June, and Cheyne did his best to become a jockey himself. We hope you enjoy the video! Credit: Thanks to our friends ‪@blowhorntravel‬ who we met at the event, and who also shared some of their shots which we used in the intro. They also made a video on their channel which you can fine here -    • Pacu Jawi - Sumatra - Bull Race   Connect With Us: E-mail: [email protected] Instagram:   / thelostboys.travel   Facebook:   / thelostboys.travel   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thelostboys.t... Support the Channel: https://sociabuzz.com/thelostboystrav... Our Camera/Editing Equipment: https://www.amazon.com/shop/thelostboys Insta 360 Camera Discounts: https://www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc... Music: All music used in this video comes from HERE: https://www.epidemicsound.com/referra... (The best copyright free music, TRY IT FREE!) Travel Insurance: The travel insurance we use is HERE: https://bit.ly/3IRgMw2 Google Pin: Sungai Tarab, West Sumatra - https://goo.gl/maps/FsAEoEpYTKtMBkEu7 0:00 Intro 1:20 Walking around the festival 2:41 Meeting the Jockeys & Bulls 7:50 The races begin 9:07 Cheyne gets ready for his turn 12:55 Cheyne's 1st attempt 13:32 Cheyne's 2nd attempt 14:19 Post race reaction 15:43 Washing up after the race Thanks for Watching! . . . #thelostboys #sumatra #indonesia