Dozens of teams race in Batang Asai River for Eid festivities

Two teams compete in a Balumbo Biduk boat race on the Batang Asai River in Sarolangun, Jambi, Tuesday (March 31, 2026). The traditional race, involving 50 teams, is held annually by local residents to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. ANTARA FOTO/Wahdi Septiawan/agr/M052

Two teams compete in a Balumbo Biduk boat race on the Batang Asai River in Sarolangun, Jambi, Tuesday (March 31, 2026). The traditional race, involving 50 teams, is held annually by local residents to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. ANTARA FOTO/Wahdi Septiawan/agr/M052

Spectators watch as a team prepares to compete in the Balumbo Biduk boat race on the Batang Asai River in Sarolangun, Jambi, Tuesday (March 31, 2026). The traditional race, involving 50 teams, is held annually by local residents to celebrate Eid al-Fitr. ANTARA FOTO/Wahdi Septiawan/agr/M052