Flying duck race explained

A flying duck race ^[1] (Indonesian: Pacu Itiak) is a tradition in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra^[2] where ducks fly towards a specified finish line.

Young female ducks (4–6 months old) that cannot fully fly are used, and ducks are numbered on their bills. Races cover distances ranging from 600to. Races are held weekly^[3] in different areas, along streets or over rice fields. The races are accompanied with music and parade activities.

Notes and References

1. Racing Ducks, Unique Game in Payakumbuh West Sumatra Indonesia Likes Foreign Tourists . en . 2024-05-03 . www.youtube.com.
2. https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/travel--fowl-play-in-payakumbuh-duck-racing-is-the-unique-sport-of-west-sumatra-sue-nelson-joined-the-spectators-1474357.html TRAVEL / Fowl play in Payakumbuh: Duck racing is the unique sport of West Sumatra
3. http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/07/28/exploring-west-sumatra-tour-de-singkarak-way.html Exploring West Sumatra, the Tour de Singkarak way