Talk about the traditions of minangkabau, there is one tradition unique as well as challenging in the land of minang, especially if not pacu jawi. Pacu jawi is a show that is so unique that only exist in Tanah Datar. Usually pacu jawi is held in the heart of the rice fields are muddy and wet.

Pacu jawi or often called cow racing is a game that developed in Tanah Datar, West Sumatra province. This traditional game in the race every year and there are only 4 sub-districts in Tanah Datar of the District of Propagation, District of Pariangan, Kecamatan Sungai Tarab and District Lima Kaum.

According to the literature pacu jawi has existed since hundreds of years ago, which originated on the activities of the local farmers after the harvest season, and to fill the free time at once be a means of entertainment for the local community, it held one pacu jawi.