Taman Rekreasi Senaputra

Malang


Malang’s cultural and recreational park has a hectically busy swimming pool and children’s playground and some quirky events. Kuda lumping (horse trance) dances (7000Rp) are performed every Sunday morning at 10am.

The dancers ride rattan 'horses' then fall into a trance, writhing around on the ground with their eyes bulging. Still in a trance-like state, they perform assorted masochistic acts without any apparent harm, such as eating glass. The spectacle will not be to everyone's taste. On a more sober note, wayang kulit (shadow puppet) shows are regularly held here (usually on the fourth Sunday of the month); the tourist office has the latest schedule.


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