Buru Pigs, Sports That Moves The Economy Of The West Sumatra Society

The public witnessed the sport of hunting for pigs in West Sumatra/ Photo: Antara

The Regent of Agam, West Sumatra Andri Warman said that the sport of hunting for pigs is a hereditary culture of society and is able to drive the community's economy.

"This pig hunting sport is a hereditary heritage culture that must be carried out every year. We should not look at this from religion but look at this from a cultural perspective," said Andri Warman, quoted from Antara, Sunday, January 29.

According to him, this activity was able to bring thousands of people to Nagari Koto Tangah Pincuran Tilatang Kamang, Agam Regency. Those who came were not only from West Sumatra but also from Jambi, Bengkulu and others.

They come here, stay and bring pets that need feed. The community's economy is moving because these visitors stay and shop, "he said.

In addition, with the hunting of this pig, he said it was able to eliminate pig pests that damaged the gardens of the local community.

"We know that Agam has a large plantation and forest area and this pest is indeed disturbing people's gardens. We thank Porbbi for making this agenda here," he said.

He said the Agam Regency Government is ready to work together to make this activity a pariwasata event to bring in national and international tourists.

Chairman of the Buru Babi Sports Association (Porbbi) Verry Mulyadi said building West Sumatra cannot be done by just one group.

"We prove today, Porbbi West Sumatra is working with Porbbi Agam and Tilatang Kamang so that this activity goes well," he said.

He said the sport of hunting for pigs is a hereditary culture that has been preserved so that cohesiveness and togetherness can be established from this event.

"Today there are 5,000 people who come and they only spend Rp. 100,000, then Rp. 500 million in money is circulating in this activity," he said.

The Daily Head of West Sumatra Porbbi Niko Adrian said that his party was promoting this activity online both on social media and chain messages.

"Alhamdulillah, thousands of people from West Sumatra and other provinces have been followed," he said.

According to him, Porbbi West Sumatra will continue to work to hold this kind of activity in every city and district to preserve culture and help farmers eliminate pests.

"We also hope that this can become a tourism agenda that can bring in tourists," he said.