"West Java traditions"

#13031184

27 November 2025

A farmer plants rice using the traditional tandur method in Cilengkrang village, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Amid the rapid modernization of agricultural machinery, some traditional farmers continue to preserve environmentally friendly methods by utilizing livestock power at the start of the planting season. This practice reduces fuel consumption and machinery emissions and stands as a powerful symbol of preserving local wisdom and agricultural traditions passed down through generations.

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#13031185

27 November 2025

A farmer plants rice using the traditional tandur method in Cilengkrang village, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Amid the rapid modernization of agricultural machinery, some traditional farmers continue to preserve environmentally friendly methods by utilizing livestock power at the start of the planting season. This practice reduces fuel consumption and machinery emissions and stands as a powerful symbol of preserving local wisdom and agricultural traditions passed down through generations.

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#13031188

27 November 2025

A farmer plants rice using the traditional tandur method in Cilengkrang village, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Amid the rapid modernization of agricultural machinery, some traditional farmers continue to preserve environmentally friendly methods by utilizing livestock power at the start of the planting season. This practice reduces fuel consumption and machinery emissions and stands as a powerful symbol of preserving local wisdom and agricultural traditions passed down through generations.

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#13031193

27 November 2025

A farmer plants rice using the traditional tandur method in Cilengkrang village, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Amid the rapid modernization of agricultural machinery, some traditional farmers continue to preserve environmentally friendly methods by utilizing livestock power at the start of the planting season. This practice reduces fuel consumption and machinery emissions and stands as a powerful symbol of preserving local wisdom and agricultural traditions passed down through generations.

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#13031195

27 November 2025

The atmosphere of the rice fields comes to life as a farmer plows the muddy land with the help of a buffalo in Cilengkrang village, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. Amid the rapid modernization of agricultural machinery, some traditional farmers continue to preserve environmentally friendly methods by utilizing livestock power at the start of the planting season. In addition to reducing fuel consumption and machinery emissions, this practice also stands as a powerful symbol of preserving local wisdom and agricultural traditions passed down through generations.

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#12969840

9 November 2025

The fighter sheep wait for their turn during the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969841

9 November 2025

The fighter sheep wait for their turn during the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969844

9 November 2025

Officials carry refrigerators as prizes for winners of the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a cultural practice of the Garut people, believed to have existed since around 1815 during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved today. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from offering attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, also serves as a means of preserving tradition and strengthening brotherhood between communities.

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#12969845

9 November 2025

Officials carry refrigerators as prizes for winners of the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a cultural practice of the Garut people, believed to have existed since around 1815 during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved today. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from offering attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, also serves as a means of preserving tradition and strengthening brotherhood between communities.

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#12969846

9 November 2025

The judge records points for each competing sheep during the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969847

9 November 2025

The judge records points for each competing sheep during the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969849

9 November 2025

Villagers yell and even dance while watching the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969853

9 November 2025

Villagers yell and even dance while watching the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969857

9 November 2025

Villagers yell and even dance while watching the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969860

9 November 2025

The judge records points for each competing sheep during the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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#12969864

9 November 2025

Villagers yell and even dance while watching the sheep fighting contest in Ranca Bango village, Garut Regency, West Java Province, on November 9, 2025. The art of sheep agility is a culture of the Garut people believed to have existed since around 1815, during the Pajajaran kingdom, and is still preserved to this day. This sheep fighting contest is regulated to only 20 headbutt matches to avoid fatal injuries or even death to the participating sheep. The winner is judged based on the sheep's health, stance, fighting technique, endurance, and courage. This sheep agility art tradition, apart from competing for attractive prizes such as refrigerators, washing machines, money, and motorbikes, is also a form of preserving tradition as well as a space to strengthen brotherhood between communities.

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