Flying duck race

{{Short description|Traditional animal race}}

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A flying duck race {{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t20REa8WMa8 |title=Racing Ducks, Unique Game in Payakumbuh West Sumatra Indonesia Likes Foreign Tourists |language=en |access-date=2024-05-03 |via=www.youtube.com}}(Indonesian: Pacu Itiak) is a tradition in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra[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] by Sue Nelson 21 February 1993 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 {{convert|600|to|2000|m}}. Races are held weekly[http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2013/07/28/exploring-west-sumatra-tour-de-singkarak-way.html Exploring West Sumatra, the Tour de Singkarak way] by Syofiardi Bachyul Jb, The Jakarta Post July 28, 2013 in different areas, along streets or over rice fields. The races are accompanied with music and parade activities.