Ketoprak

ketoprak in action

ketoprak in action

Ketoprak That is a traditional art chronicle a story about the Land of Java. History is used as the foundation stories Often flavored with a variety of sweeteners so as to be an enjoyable story. Often ketoprak currently displayed in the Cultural Park Raden Saleh (TBRS) every Tuesday night at the museum building and Ronggowarsito.Ketoprak is the most popular folk theater, particularly in rural areas of Yogyakarta and Central Java. However, in East Java can be found ketoprak. In these areas a folk art ketoprak That Blends Into Their lives and beat the other folk arts Such as Srandul and emprak.

 

ketoprak in action

 At first ketoprak a game the villagers who were entertaining themselves by beating the mortar at the time of full moon, called gejogan. In its development into a complete form of folk theater. Ketoprak is one form of folk theater are very concerned about the language used. Language is getting attention, although the use of Java language, but must be taken into account unggahungguh language problems. In the Java language there are levels of language used, namely:- Java language ordinary (everyday)- Java language kromo (for higher)- Java language kromo inggil (ie for the highest level)Using language in ketoprak, who noted not only the use of language levels, but also the subtleties of language. Hence the so-called ketoprak language, Java language with a subtle and specific language.Arts ketoprak be one important icon that presents plays and stories about the life history of humanity. Ketoprak be a media show to stage a story in the labyrinth of life and wisdom of Java. Ketoprak be a medium of entertainment for residents in the midst of human life due to dryness of the convolute crisis. Such a soothing oasis of life of citizens, the media entertainment alternatives that still gave off value of history in each fragment, local wisdom and cultural satire is thick. In the midst of the media onslaught of radio, television, internet and other media.

ketoprak in action

Ketoprak always exist in the pace of life of residents in various areas.In addition to being the entertainment media, the show ketoprak also become an alternative media transfer historical story to the public. Generally, theater-plays are staged around the chronicle ketoprak art, legends and history that occurred in various regions. The stories which later became solid in the lives of citizens. The story of the life of the Majapahit kingdom, the kingdom of Airlangga, Demak kingdom, the kingdom Ngayogjokarto, about the heroism of Gajah Mada University, Duke Unus, Walisanga struggle, as well as a unique story traces the lives of Saridin (Sheikh Tall) and other familiar stories in the lives of citizens. Thus, art ketoprak become an important medium that has always been human history in order to remain immortal. At this point, the struggle of activists ketoprak art should be appreciated. In the midst of this nation's cultural crisis, the struggle of local arts activists to "ijtihad" important, so that arts and cultural wealth of this country become the nation's human identity.