While horse racing offers its own set of thrills, for some truly unique animal racing fun that also provides an enriching cultural experience, watch some buffalo racing in Negara, Bali! Before heading to the races make sure you find suitable accommodation on the island. Staying at an award winning hotel is one way to help ensure that you enjoy the very best Bali has to offer. Choose properties of COMO Hotels and Resorts which is a luxury hotel group that features two luxurious hotels on the island.

Plan a trip to the charming rural area of Negara where one can witness the traditional buffalo races or “Makepung” which are generally held as part of the celebrations that mark the rice harvest drawing to a conclusion. Usually held on Sundays from July to November, these races are popular amongst locals who actively participate in cheering the buffaloes and their riders. The buffalo race in Negara normally starts at around 7.30 a.m and the animals are adorned with silk ribbons and colourful harnesses, while their horns are painted too. The buffaloes that pull a two-wheeled cart with a jockey can reach speeds of around 60kph and make for a truly colourful spectacle that can be enjoyed by young and old alike.

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