Origin - The proposal Reog Ponorogo

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 performed. Reog Ponorogo itself as a cultural icon Ponorogo pride. No one knows for sure what the word 'reog' it. There are bependapat that 'reog' comes from the Javanese word 'Reyog', which is sometimes experienced reps to 'rèyag-Reyog'. In the Java language, 'Reyog' and 'rèyag-Reyog', something swinging or moving sideways alternately to each side. Relationship word 'Reyog' the Reog Ponorogo, nestled on the motion Barongan 'Dhadhak peacock' when played. 'Dhadhak peacock' in the form of a tiger's head under a peacock which is developing the beauty of its tail. Being 'Dhadhak peacock' when played is very attractive, with a nimble and agile movements darting. Well, from the movement of 'Dhadhak peacock' and grabbed a flicker here and there that's likely Reog Ponorogo name originated. Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions and National holidays. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by 6-8 brave men dressed all in black, with faces painted red. The dancers depict the figure of a brave lion. Next is a dance performed by a 6-8 girl ride a horse. In reog Traditionally, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women. This dance is called the dance lesson braid, which must be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes. Conclusion Indonesia has a diverse art and culture that spread across the country, where each region has a unique traditional culture and art, as of Ponorogo Reog Ponorogo regency. In public life, is used as a binder Reog Ponorogo social interaction, procession of the bride at weddings, as well as a means of criticism tourism asset for the rulers. Therefore, we must maintain its sustainability because now people are starting to forget a lot of the cultural traditions of Indonesia. People are more proud of a foreign culture than the culture itself. Even our culture too stout claimed by foreign nations Reog Ponorogo one of which is claimed by Malaysia. Though Reog an indigenous Indonesian culture. So who else should maintain a culture of the country, if not we as young people have moved to preserve the culture.

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