Reog Ponorogo is one of the cultural arts that originated in East Java. Why called Ponorogo? Yes, this art comes from the Ponorogo, East Java. Typically, the gate to the town of Ponorogo is adorned also by Warok and gemblak. The second figure is participating appears when reog art is displayed.
Reog This is one of the distinctive culture of the region that are in Indonesia is still very strong and also with a variety of things that are still mystical and mysticism of the play reog strong. History of reog ponorogo started when in the 1920s.
Actually, there are five different versions of the famous story of the origin and Warok reog this. The most famous story is about the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu which is a royal servant when Kertabhumi Bhre period, the last king of Majapahit empire, which ruled in the 15th century Ki Ageng Fleas furious because of the strong influence of the wife of the king of Majapahit originally from China. In addition to that, he was also angry with the king himself in running the government a lot of corruption. He can make sure that the power of the power of the Majapahit empire will soon be over.
Finally he decided to leave the king and he founded the university, which he himself taught the science of self-immunity, martial arts young children, as well as the science of the perfect life with the hopes that it is a candidate seeds of revival Majapahit empire crumbling , Probably realized that his forces were too weak and small to be pitted against the forces of the empire. Thus, a strong political message of Ki Ageng Fleas are only conveyed through artistic performances reog Ponorogo. It could also mean "satire" to the King and his kingdom Kertabhumi.
Ponorogo reog performances became the means and strategies Ki Ageng lice to develop resistance to local people by using popularity reog. In the show reog, also displayed a mask with the shape of a lion's head which is commonly known as "Singa Barong", king of the jungle, which makes the symbol Kertabhumi. At the top, plunged peacock feathers to really resemble a giant fan that symbolizes the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues and arrange for all the gestures he does.
Jatilan, a role by which gemblak riding piggyback, thus becoming a symbol of the strength of the troops Majapahit Kingdom which became highly contrasting comparison among powers Warok. Meanwhile, behind the clown mask with red symbolizing Ki Ageng Kutu, alone and support the weight of the mask Singabarong up to 50 kg only by relying on his teeth. The popularity of reog Ki Ageng Fleas can eventually lead to Bhre Kertabhumi take immediate action and attacked university Ki Ageng Kutu, this uprising by Warok swiftly dileraikan quickly, causing universities forbidden to continue teaching will Warok.
However, it turns out pupils Ki Ageng lice is still also continue this teaching but quietly and secretly. Even so, Reog by itself is still allowed for staging the event, because this art has become a popular show among the community. However, the way of the story has a new groove which is added with the characters possessed of such Ponorogo regional folklore, Goddess Songgolangit, Kelono Sewandono, as well as Sri Genthayu. Until now, the community Ponorogo still and just follow what has become a heritage rich cultural heritage. Reog Ponorogo art is copyright of man's creation in the cult hereditary and still preserved. A few of reog Ponorogo.
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