'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 thick with the smell of things mystical and powerful mysticism.
There are five versions of the popular story that developed in the community about the origin of Reog and Warok, 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 century 15th. Ki Ageng kutu will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China, but it is also the king's wrath 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 become Ki Ageng Fleas way to build local community resistance using Reog popularity.
In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head, 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. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with Warok force, behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng Fleas, alone and sustain weight that reached more masks Singabarong of 50 kg just by using his teeth. Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi take action and strike, rebellion by Warok quickly overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college will Warok. But the disciples Ki Ageng kutu continues it secretly. However, Reog 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 Ponorogo namely Kelono Sewandono, dewi Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.
The official version Reog Ponorogo story line now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for putri Kediri, Dewi Ragin kuning, 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 and his Deputy Kelono 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 of Ponorogo and the Kingdom of Kediri , and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of "trance" dance when performed.
Until now people Ponorogo only follow what is their heritage as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience art is copyright Reog human creations that form the flow of confidence that there were hereditary and awake. The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to fill in the absence of a clear lineage. they embrace Parental lineage and customary law still applies.
Reog dance is the long-awaited, let's see together ....
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