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Legend Art Reog Ponorogo

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from the northwestern part of East Java and Ponorogo regarded as hometown Reog truth. Ponorogo city gates decorated by Warok and gemblak figure, two figures that have appeared at the time Reog displayed. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with things mystical and powerful mysticism. 

Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with things mystical and powerful mysticism

Art History Reog Ponorogo

There are five versions of the popular story that developed in the community of origin Reog and Warok, but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu, a man of the kingdom during the Bhre Kertabhumi, King of Majapahit final ruling in the 15th century. Ki Ageng Kutu wrath strong influence of the wife of the king of Majapahit originating from China, but it is also the wrath of the king in a corrupt government, he saw that the power of the kingdom of Majapahit will end. He then left the king and establish universities where he taught martial arts to young people, self-immunity science, and the science of perfection in the hope that young people will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom back. Aware that his forces are too small to fight the royal troops then Ki Ageng Kutu political message conveyed through artistic performances Reog, which is "satire" to the King and his kingdom Kertabhumi. Performances Reog into how Ki Ageng lice build the local community resistance using Reog popularity. 

In the show Reog shown lion-shaped head mask known as "Singa Barong", king of the jungle, which became a symbol for Kertabhumi, and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who manage the over all movement geriknya. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak riding piggyback become a symbol of forces in the kingdom of Majapahit into contrast ratio with the power Warok, who was behind the mask of red clown who became a symbol for Ki Ageng Kutu, alone and support the weight of the mask Singabarong reaching over 50 kg just by using his teeth. Reog popularity Ki Ageng Fleas cause Bhre Kertabhumi finally take action and attack perguruannya, uprising by Warok quickly resolved, and forbidden to continue teaching college will Warok. However, students still continue Ki Ageng ticks quietly. However, Reognya art itself is still allowed to be staged since the show has become popular among the public, but the story has a new groove in which added characters from folklore that Kelono Sewandono Ponorogo, Dewi Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.

The official version Reog Ponorogo storyline now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for daughter Kediri, Dewi Ragin Yellow, but on the way he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri. Singabarong king's army consisted of peacocks and lions, while from the kingdom of King Ponorogo Bujang Anom Kelono and his Deputy, escorted by Warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and Warok this deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance battle between Kediri Kingdom and the Kingdom of Ponorogo, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of "demon" when staging dance.

Until now people Ponorogo just follow the legacy of their ancestors as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience Reog art is copyrighted human creations that formed the cult that is hereditary and awake. The ceremony also uses terms that are not easy for lay people to fulfill the absence of a clear line of descent. they embrace lineage Parental and customary law is still valid.

Staging Arts Reog

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions and National holidays. Reog art Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 brave men with black clothes, with faces painted red. The dancers depict the courageous lion. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In Reog Traditionally, these dancers are usually played by male dancers dressed women. This dance dance called braid or "jathilan" distance, which should be distinguished from other dance that dance "kuda lumping". 

Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought a funny scene called "Bujang Ganong or Ganongan".  After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes that displayed content depending Reog condition where the art is displayed. If dealing with marriage, shown is a love scene. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, is usually a story of warriors. The art scene Reog usually do not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always an interaction between performer and puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player who is performing can be replaced by another player when that player fatigue. The first importance in the art performances Reog is to give satisfaction to the audience.

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The final scene is a lion barong, where the actors wear masks shaped head of a lion with a crown made of peacock feathers. This mask weight can reach 50-60 kg. This heavy mask carried by the dancers with his teeth. The ability to bring this mask in addition obtained by strenuous exercise, is also believed to with spiritual practice like fasting and penance.

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