Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java, the northwest and Ponorogo considered Reog actual hometown. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by the figure warok and gemblak, two figures who participated appear at reog demonstrated. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with things mystical and mysticism are powerful.
History
There are five versions of the popular story that develops in the community about the origins and Warok Reog, but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Fleas, a man of the kingdom during the Bhre Kertabhumi, the last ruling King of Majapahit in the 15th century . Ki Ageng Lice wrath will the strong influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China, while also angry with his king in a corrupt government, he saw that the power of the Majapahit Kingdom will end. He then left the king and founded the university where he taught martial arts to young people, the science of 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 forces are too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng the political message conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog, which is a "satire" to the King Kertabhumi and his kingdom. A show Ki Ageng Reog be a way to build resistance Lice local communities using Reog popularity.
Featured in the show Reog mask lion-shaped head, known as the "Lion 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 motion- geriknya. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the kingdom of Majapahit forces in contrast to the comparative strength warok, behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice, alone and carry the weight of the mask Singabarong that reach more of 50 kg using only his teeth. Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi perguruannya take action and strike, rebellion by warok quickly overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college will warok. However, students still continue Ki Ageng ticks quietly. However, the arts Reognya 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 is Kelono Sewandono Ponorogo, Goddess Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.
The official version of the story line Reog Ponorogo now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for princess of Kediri, Dewi Ragil Yellow, but in the middle of the journey he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri. King Singabarong troops consisting of peacocks and lions, while the part of the Kingdom of Ponorogo King and his Deputy Bujang Kelono Anom, escorted by warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and warok has a deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance battle between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of "trance" while staging the dance.
Until now people Ponorogo just follow what their heritage as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience art is copyright Reog human creations that form the cult of existing hereditary and awake. The ceremony was using terms that are not easy for lay people to fill the absence of a clear lineage. Parental lineage they embrace and customary law are still valid.
The characters in Reog
1. Jathil
Jathil are horsemen and is one of the characters in the art Reog. Jathilan dexterity is a dance depicting horsemen who were practicing on a horse. This dance is performed by dancers in which the dancers are to each other in pairs with each other. 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. Dance movement was more likely to feminine. Since the 1980's when the art team Reog Ponorogo about to be sent to Jakarta for the opening of PRJ (Pekan Raya Jakarta), dancer jathilan replaced by the dancers girls with more feminine reason. The characteristics of the impression of movement on the art of dance Jathilan Reog Ponorogo more prone to subtle, lively, flirtatious. This is supported by a rhythmic dance movement pattern that alternated between rhythmwork properly (naive) and rhythm ngracik.
2. Warok
"Warok" which comes from the word wewarah is a person who has a holy determination, providing guidance and unconditional protection. Warok is wong kang wewarah wealthy (wealthy people will wewarah). That is, one becomes warok being able to give guidance or instruction to others about living baik.Warok wong iku kang wus full saka sakabehing behavior, lan wus menep ing sense (Warok is a person who is perfect in his behavior, and to the deposition of the inner ).
Warok is a character / traits and community spirit Ponorogo been ingrained since the first handed down by ancestors to future generations. Warok is part of the visual arts an integral Reog with other visual aids in the arts unit Reog Ponorogo. Warok is a truly mastered the science of good birth and mental.
3. Barongan (sudden peacock)
Barongan (sudden peacock) is a dance of equipment of the most dominant in the arts Reog Ponorogo. Sections include: Head of the Tiger (caplokan), made of wooden frame, bamboo, rattan covered with tiger skins Gembong. Sudden peacock, frame made of bamboo and rattan as a place to arrange peacock feathers to depict a peacock is developing a bit string of beads and feathers - beads (prayer beads). Krakap made of black velvet cloth embroidered with the bead, the accessories and a place to write Reyog group identity. sudden peacock is a length of about 2.25 meters, a width of approximately 2.30 meters, and weighs almost 50 pounds.
4. Klono Sewandono
Klono Sewandono or Kelono King was a powerful king who has a heritage mainstay mandraguna Cemeti a very potent form called Kyai whip Samandiman go wherever the King was young, handsome and always carry these treasures. Heritage is used to protect himself. King's bravery depicted in a lively dance movement as well as authoritative, in a tale of King Klono Sewandono managed to create beautiful artistic results of its copyright power to comply with requests Princess (his girlfriend). Because the king in a drunken affair then tarinyapun movement sometimes describe someone who is in love.
5. Bujang Ganong (Ganongan)
Bujang Ganong (Ganongan) or Doctor of the duke of Anom is one of the characters who are energetic, hilarious as well as having expertise in the martial arts so that each performance is always in waiting - waiting by the audience, especially children - children. Bujang Ganong describes the figure of a young duke who nimble, strong-willed, clever, witty and powerful.
Kontroversi
Dances are danced a kind of Reog Ponorogo in Malaysia called Dance Barongan. This dance is also using a mask sudden peacock, which is headed tiger mask on which there are peacock feathers. Descriptions and photos of this dance is shown in the official website of the Ministry of Culture Arts and Heritage Malaysia.
The controversy arises because the sudden peacock mask on theofficial site there are the words "Malaysia", and is recognized as the heritage community of Batu Pahat, Johor and Selangor,Malaysia. This sparked protests in Indonesia various parties,including artists Reog Ponorogo origin stating that thecopyright has been registered with the arts Reog number 026 377 dated February 11, 2004, and thus known by the Minister ofJustice and Human Rights Republic of Indonesia. also foundinformation that sudden peacock that looks at the official site ismade by craftsmen Ponorogo.Thousands of artists Reoghad demonstrated in front of the Malaysian Embassy in Jakarta.The Indonesian government said it would further investigate it.
In late November 2007, Malaysian Ambassador to IndonesiaDatuk Zainal Abidin Muhammad Zain said that the Malaysian Government has never claimed Reog Ponorogo as the country'sindigenous culture. Reog called "Barongan" in Malaysia can be found in Johor and Selangor, as carried by the Javanese peoplewho migrated to the country
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