Pacu Jawi is a culture of nagari children in welcoming the harvest feast. So that Pacu Jawi was carried out in the runny farmer's rice fields.
Pacu Jawi's philosophy is that leaders and people can walk together. Jawi runway takes place in two ways in two ways, namely, run the flag by relying on speed. If the flag has been lifted or raised, jawi will run. Usually there are three pairs of jawi that will race from the star with the flag code lifted up to the finish.
Jockeys using a pacemaker made of bamboo as a tool stand when the race takes place. The plow is one of the tools used by farmers to plow fields. Then, the Jockey when controlling Jawi will bite the cow's tail so that Jawi runs faster and faster.
Pacu Jawi was first held in Sawahlunto, so that with Pacu Jawi ivent it can add to tourist destinations in the city of Sawahlunto. In addition, this event is to improve people's economy for the surrounding community.
Pacu Jawi can also invite visitors and tourists who witness Pacu Jawi directly. This ivent can promote tourism in Sawahlunto because Pacu Jawi is worth selling in the future.