Bukbisj Candra Ismeth Bey
Bandung, Indonesia
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Bukbis Candra Ismet Bey is an independent documentary photographer based in Bandung, West Java, Indonesia. He started his career after earning a Bachelor's degree in Communication Science, specializing in Journalism from…
Seen in Vice
Four-Legged Gladiators: Indonesia’s Outlawed Tradition of Pitting Boars Against Dogs
Reporting style, Interpretive: The article presents a mix of factual reporting and subjective opinions, particularly from animal rights activists.
In the village of Cicaringgang, Bandung, the outlawed tradition of 'dugong' continues, where dogs are pitted against boars in a fight. Despite a 2017 regulation by the West Javanese government banning the practice, it persists under the guise of 'adu ketangkasan' or 'agility fight.' The event, originally meant to train hunting dogs, has become a controversial form of entertainment. Animal rights activists, like Nadya Andriani, criticize the practice for its unethical treatment of animals. Locals, however, continue the tradition, adapting its name to avoid legal repercussions.
Four-Legged Gladiators: Indonesia’s Outlawed Tradition of Pitting Boars Against Dogs
Reporting style, Balanced: The article includes both factual reporting of the events and the opinions of individuals involved.
In the village of Cicaringgang, Bandung, a local custom called dugong involves dogs fighting wild boars in an arena, a practice used historically for training hunting dogs and addressing crop destruction by boars. Despite a 2017 West Javanese government regulation outlawing it, the tradition persists under a different name, 'adu ketangkasan' or 'agility fight.' The event is popular, with dogs treated for injuries on-site, while injured boars are either slaughtered for meat or forced to fight again. Animal rights activists, like Nadya Andriani, condemn the practice as unethical.
