Ponorogo and Reog Festival
Ponorogo is either one of much regency in Indonesia. And it is located in East Java Province. It also called "Reog City". Because it was born in this city. This art was born with so many reasons. This art was born from the mite which has develop in ponorogo until now. Such as this mite below.
“ Once upon a time, the King of Bantar Angin Kingdom named Kelana Swadana was going to propose for marriage to a beautiful girl, the daughter of Kediri King. Unfortunately, Kelana Swadana`s journey to Kediri was stopped because of the cruel blockade done by a group of wild animals namely Singobarong which guarded the area of Lodaya forest, in which Kelana Swadana had to pass it to reach Kediri. A fierce combat between Singobarong and the entourage of Kelana Swadana could not be avoided anymore at the time. Commemorating the story above, a traditional performing art namely namely Reog ponorogo is held.”
Usually this art will be shown 1 muharam or 1 suro (java calendar) every years in grebeg suro festival. Grebeg suro is part of frequent even in ponorogo society that keep until now. And in this even not only shown reog from ponorogo but also shown reog from other region for participant in this festival.
And in this even the player competitive to show their ability. And they perform attractive exercise that makes the spectator amazed. From the player appearance, the jury will appreciate and get a winner. This even held to introduce indonesian culture to foreign country. Eventhought personaly I never step my feet in ponorogo but, the situation can make us imagine all the good think in ponorogo. Bravo Indonesia
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