Английская Википедия:Flying duck race
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A flying duck race (Indonesian: Pacu Itiak) is a tradition in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra[1] where ducks fly towards a specified finish line.[1]
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 Шаблон:Convert.[1] Races are held weekly[2] in different areas, along streets or over rice fields.[1] The races are accompanied with music and parade activities.[1]
References
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- ↑ 1,0 1,1 1,2 1,3 1,4 TRAVEL / Fowl play in Payakumbuh: Duck racing is the unique sport of West Sumatra by Sue Nelson 21 February 1993
- ↑ Exploring West Sumatra, the Tour de Singkarak way by Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post July 28, 2013