Reog Ponorogo.

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java and the northwest Ponorogo Reog regarded as the true home town. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by Warok and gemblak figure, two figures who have appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism.

History. 

There are five versions of the popular story that developed in the community of origin and Warok Reog, but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu, a royal servant during Bhre Kertabhumi, last ruling King of Majapahit in the 15th century. Ki Ageng lice will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China, but it is also angry with the king in a corrupt government, he also saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end. He then left the king and established the college where he taught martial arts to young children, 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 back. Aware that his army is too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng political message is conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog, which is a "satire" to King Kertabhumi and his kingdom. Performances Reog Ki Ageng Fleas become a way to build the local community resistance using Reog popularity.
In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head, known as the "Lion Barong", the 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 the strength of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with Warok force, behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice, alone and sustain weight that reached more masks Singabarong of 50 kg using only his teeth. Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi take action and attack perguruannya, rebellion by Warok quickly overcome, 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 because the show has become popular among the public, but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore that Kelono Sewandono Ponorogo, Goddess Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.
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. King Singabarong forces consist of peacocks and lions, while the King of the Kingdom of Ponorogo Kelono and Deputy Bujang Anom, escorted by Warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and this has Warok deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance of war between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of "trance" dance performed while.
Until now people just follow what Ponorogo into their ancestral heritage as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience art is copyright Reog human creations that form the flow of the belief that there are hereditary and awake. The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to fill in the absence of a clear lineage. embrace their lineage Parental and customary law still applies.

Art Reog staging. 

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such 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 black clothes, with faces painted red. The figure illustrates the lion dancers brave. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In reog Traditionally, these dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women. This dance is called dance lesson braid or jathilan, which should 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 called Bujang Ganong or Ganongan.
After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog conditions in which art is displayed. If dealing with marriage then displayed is a love scene. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, usually warrior story,
Reog art scene usually does not follow a neat scenario. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of the group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player who is performing can be replaced by another player if the player fatigue. Which is more important in art reog staging is to give satisfaction to the audience.
The last scene is a lion barong, where the actors wore masks 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 teeth. The ability to bring this mask aside obtained by heavy exercise, also believed to be obtained with a spiritual practice such as fasting and penance.

Figures in Reog art. 

Jathil. 

Jathil is hussar and is one of the figures in Reog art. Jathilan dexterity is a dance depicting horsemen who were practicing on horseback. This dance is performed by dancers in which the dancers are one with each other in pairs. Dexterity and skill in battle on horseback or lost interest shown by the expression of the dancer.
Jathilan was originally danced by men smooth, flawless-looking or similar to a beautiful woman. Motion was more likely feminine dance. Since the 1980s, dancers jathilan replaced by the female dancers with a more feminine reason. The characteristics of an impression on the dance Reog Ponorogo Jathilan more prone to subtle, agile, flirtatious. This is supported by the pattern of rhythmic dance movements alternating between rhythm will not work properly (naive) and rhythm ngracik.

Warok. 

"Warok" is derived from the word wewarah are people who have a holy determination, provide guidance and protection selfless. Warok is wong kang sugih wewarah (rich people wewarah). That is, a person becomes Warok being able to provide guidance or instruction to others about living baik.Warok iku wong kang wus full saka sakabehing behavior, lan wus menep ing sense (Warok is a person who has been perfect in his behavior, and deposition to the inner ).
Warok a character / characteristic and Roxburgh community spirit that has been ingrained since the first handed down by our ancestors to the next generation. Warok is part of the display Reog integral with the other props in the unit Reog Ponorogo. Warok is truly a master of science both physically and spiritually.

Barongan (sudden peacock). 

Barongan (sudden peacock) dance equipment is the most dominant in the Reog Ponorogo. Parts thereof, among others; Tiger Head (caplokan), made of a wooden frame, bamboo, rattan covered with tiger skin Kingpin. Sudden peacock, frame made of bamboo and rattan as arranging a peacock feather to describe peacock feathers and bite are developing a string of beads - beads (beads). Krakap made of black velvet cloth embroidered with beads, accessories and a place to write reog group identity. Sudden peacock, measuring about 2.25 meters long, 2.30 meters in width, and weighs nearly 50 pounds.

Klono Sewandono. 

Klono Sewandono or Kelono King was a powerful king who has a heritage mainstay mandraguna a very powerful whip as a whip Kyai Samandiman go wherever the king who was young and beautiful is always to bring the heritage. Heirlooms are used to protect himself. Valor of the King in describing the dance lively and authoritative, in a story of King Klono Sewandono managed to create beautiful artistic results of their creativity to comply with the request of Princess (her lover). Because the King was drunk romance then tarinyapun sometimes describe a movement that is being in love.

Bujang Ganong (Ganongan). 

Bujang Ganong (Ganongan) or Doctor of Patih Anom is one of the figures energetic, hilarious at the same time have the expertise in martial arts so that every appearance is always in waiting - waiting by the audience, especially children - children. Bujang Ganong figure illustrates an Young Patih nimble, strong-willed, clever, witty and powerful.

Controversy. 

A type of dance that is danced Reog Ponorogo in Malaysia called Dance Barongan but has elements of Islam. This dance also uses sudden peacock mask, which is headed tiger mask topped with peacock feathers. Description and photos of this dance is shown in the official website of the Ministry of Culture Arts and Heritage Malaysia.
The controversy arises because of the sudden peacock mask on the official website it says "Malaysia", and recognized as a heritage of Javanese descent communities are numerous in Batu Pahat, Johor and Selangor, Malaysia. This sparked protests of various parties in Indonesia, including artists Reog Ponorogo origin stating that the copyright Reog were listed with the number 026 377 dated February 11, 2004, and thus is known by the Minister of Justice and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia. It was also found that sudden peacock information seen on the official website is a craftsman made Roxburgh. Thousands of artists Reog had demonstrated in front of the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta. The Indonesian government has said it will investigate the case further.
In late November 2007, the Malaysian Ambassador to Indonesia Datuk Zainal Abidin Muhammad Zain stated that the Malaysian Government has never claimed Reog Ponorogo 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 before the embodiment of Indonesia, making it not been a migrant Indonesian people. Thank you for reading this article. Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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