Reog Ponorogo

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HistoryMajor reog in Ponorogo 1920. Reog Addition, there is also a dancer and bujangganong braid horse.Basically there are five versions of the popular That story developed in the community about the origins and Warok Reog, but one of the most famous story is the story of the Rebellion Ki Ageng lice, a royal servant During Bhre Kertabhumi, the last king of Majapahit in power in the century -15.

Ki Ageng lice will of anger the powerful influence of the Chinese colleagues in the government and its king, king of the corrupt behavior, he also saw That the power of the Majapahit kingdom will from end. He then left the king and established the college where he teaches young children martial arts, science self-immunity, and the science of perfection in the Hope that these young children Will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom again later. Realizing That his forces are too small to fight the royal Troops, the political message conveyed by Ki Ageng Flea Reog performing arts, the which is a "satire" to King Bra Kertabumi and his kingdom. The performance Becomes a Way of Ki Ageng Reog Flea build local resistance using Reog popularity.

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 In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head, known as "Singa Barong", king of the jungle, the which Became a symbol for Kertabumi, and above it is plugged in Peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan the which symbolizes the strong influence of his WHO Chinese colleagues manage the over-all movement geriknya. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a rocking-horse Became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire Troops into comparison with the strength warok contrast, behind-the-red clown mask That Became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice, alone and sustain weight That mask Singabarong Achieve more of 50kg using only his teeth. Popularity Reog Ki Ageng lice eventually cause Kertabumi take action and attack perguruannya, Rebellion by warok Quickly Overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college warok Will. However, students still continue Ki Ageng ticks quietly. Even so, art Reog still allowed to be staged Because the show has Become Popular Among the public, but the story has a new channel added characters from the the which Folklore Ponorogo Kelono Sewondono, Goddess Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.

Official Version Reog Ponorogo storyline now is the story of King Ponorogo daughter WHO intend applying for the Kingdom of Kediri, Dewi Ragil Yellow, but the middle of the journey he was intercepted by King Singabarong of the Kingdom of Kediri. King Singabarong Troops consisting of Peacock and lion, while the part of the Kingdom of Roxburgh and his Deputy Bujanganom Kelono King, escorted by warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and warok has a deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance of war the between the kingdoms of Kadiri and the Kingdom of Roxburgh, and the between Them pitted black magic, the dancers in a state of 'trance' During the dance stage.

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Until now people just follow what Ponorogo Into Their Ancestral heritage as a very rich cultural inheritance. In his experience art is copyright Reog Creations That human form the flow of an existing trust from generation to generation and maintained. The ceremony also use terms That are not easy for lay people to fulfill it without a clear lineage. Their embrace parental lineage and customary law the which still APPLIES.
Performance Art ReogUsually performed in modern Reog Several Such events as weddings, circumcisions and National holidays. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of Several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 guy valiantly with all black clothes, with faces polished red. The dancers depict the figure of a lion is brave. Next is a dance That was delivered by a 6-8 girl WHO climbed the horse. In reog Traditionally, the dancers are usually played by male dancers dressed women WHO. This dance is dance lesson Called the braid, the which must be distinguished from other dances That lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy WHO Brought the funny scenes.

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After the opening dance is complete, the new core scenes show the contents of the which depend on the conditions in the which art is displayed reog. If related to the marriage then That Is displayed is romance scene. For a celebration of circumcision or circumcision, is usually a story of warriors,
The scene in the art reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction the between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of That group) and Sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player WHO was the stage may be replaced by another player the player fatigue Pls. More emphasis in the staging reog art is to give satisfaction to the audience.

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The final scene is a lion barong, where the actor wearing a mask-shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight mask can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask Carried by the dancers with the teeth. The ability to bring this mask in Addition to the weight gained by training, is also believed with spiritual practices like fasting and penance.
ControversyDance like Reog Ponorogo WHO danced in Malaysia Called Dance Barongan. This dance is also using a mask Peacock Suddenly, the which is headed tiger mask on the which there are peacock feathers. Descriptions and photos of this dance is shown in the official website of the Ministry of Culture Arts and Heritage Malaysia.
Controversy arises Because the mask Suddenly Peacock on the official site there are the words "Malaysia", and is Recognized as a heritage society from the Stone sculpting, Johor and Selangor, Malaysia. This sparked a protest of Various parties in Indonesia, including artists Reog Ponorogo origin copyright Reog That states the which art has been listed with the number 026 377 dated February 11, 2004, and thus known by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights Republic of Indonesia. Also found in Peacock That Suddenly That information looks at the official site is craftsman-made Ponorogo. [8] Thousands of artists Reog Had demonstrated in front of the Embassy of Malaysia in Indonesia said it would Jakarta.Pemerintah it Further Investigate.

In late November 2007, Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Mohamed Zain said That the Malaysian Government has never claimed Reog Roxburgh as the country's indigenous culture. Reog called "Barongan" in Malaysia can be found in Johor and Selangor, as Carried by the Javanese People who migrated to the country.
locationreog art was held almost evenly throughout Ponorogo, East Java, performing a routine Indonesia.Untuk tourists can enjoy it in the Capital District Ponorogo
AccessTo reach the town of Roxburgh, tourists can travel through the city of Surabaya or Malang (the town where I live). From this capital of East Java province to the town of Ponorogo is 200 km. While the city of Malang is 100 km. Travelers can use public transportation (bus) or private vehicle. If travelers need help my guide can help.
Accommodation and other facilitiesNational Reog festivals are usually held for Several days Because of the number of Participants Both from within and outside the town of Ponorogo. Therefore, for the WHO require travelers can rent a hotel lodgings That Is available in Several places in the town of Ponorogo.