Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East
Java and the northwest Ponorogo Reog regarded as the true home town. The city
gate was decorated by the figure Ponorogo warok and gemblak, two figures who
took part during reog demonstrated. Reog is one of the local culture in
Indonesia is still very strong with things of a mystical and powerful
mysticism. Reog become the main identity for Ponorogo regency. Because of this,
Ponorogo is also known as Reog city. This theatre has been known wide in
Indonesian even foreign tourists.
Reog National Festival is held every years along the
anniversary of Ponorogo regency and
Grebeg Suro celebration. Reog dance is also staged full moon nightly in
paseban, Ponorogo Town Square. Reog told about the struggle for a prince who
will propose to a lovely pretty princess . This dance is staged about 25 - 40
dancers and the musician. The interesting of Reog is his main leading figure
named Singo Barong. The dancer of Singo Barong bear the mask about 30 - 40 kg
weight and supported by the strength of their teeth. The other leading figure
in Reog include Kelono Sewandono, Bujang Anom, Jatil and Warok. The visitors
can enjoy this traditional dance only in Ponorogo, East Java - Indonesia. The
only area that has REOG dance is Ponorogo, not in other country.
References:
http://nusantara-cultures.blogspot.com/2011/05/reog-ponorogo.html?m=1
https://www.eastjava.com/tourism/ponorogo/culture.html
