Reog Ponorogo

Reog is a traditional dance that becomes the main identity from Ponorogo regency. By this traditional culture, Ponorogo is also famous as Reog city.

This kind of traditional art dance and theater has been popular in Indonesian even worldwide. Reog National Festival is being held every years along the anniversary of Ponorogo regency and followed by Grebeg Suro celebration.

According to the background of the study, Reog is telling about the struggle of a prince who proposing his lovely pretty princess. This dance is staged about 25 – 40 dancers and musicians. Other interesting part of Reog is in the main leading figure named Singo Barong.

The leading figures in Reog include Kelono Sewandono, Bujang Anom, Jatil and Warok. Klono Sewandono, is a men in regal attire wearing mask in proud and pompous dance, play the role as the King of Ponorogo. Bujang Anom, is rough youthful men wearing red mask, and they performed acrobatic dances and sometimes also involved trance. Jatil, is handsome horsemen riding horses made of weaved bamboo, similar to Kuda Lumping dance. Today Jatil usually performed by female dancers.

While, Warok, is played as Singo Barong. A warok is the honorary title of local hero or strongman of the village that possessed both exceptional spiritual and physical strength. The dance itself is demonstration of physical strength of the dancers. The dancers of Singo Barong should bear the mask for about 30 – 40 kg weight and supported by the strength of their teeth.

The visitors can enjoy this traditional dance only in Ponorogo, East Java – Indonesia. However, if we are lucky we can see Reog show in any other cultural events outside Ponorogo, but the dancers and the teams are still coming from Ponorogo.

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This also becomes the agenda for East Java tourism aboard, to attract the tourists to come in order to introduce the uniquely East Java.

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 is contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in some cities and regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publish the tourism agenda in the whole area in East Java.

February

8 February

PASURUAN ANNIVERSARY

Pasuruan city is located in golden triangle between the towns of Probolinggo – Malang and Pasuruan that located 45 km northeast of the provincial capital of East Java. Pasuruan is known as Kota Santri or Muslim Students, for the most people are moslem and there are numbers of Islam Borading School or Pondok Pesantre in here.
February 8 is the anniversary of Pasuruan, to commemorate that day, the societies is always celebrated by holding a variety of activities including:
- praying in the tomb of Suropati, completing, games, thanksgiving ceremonial and many more. Those activities are involving the entire socities in Pasuruan. At the main event, there will be “Kirap Petaka Untung Suropati”, which is the procession of the build of Pasuruan at old times.
Location: Pasuruan City

February 14

PETA Colossal Drama

This Colossal drama is annually held to commemorate the uprising of PETA souldiers against Japanese colonial in Blitar in 1945, which was led by Sudanco Soeprijadi. By this colossal drama, it hopefully can increase the value of heroism and appreciate the sense of patriotism to the country.
Location: PETA Monument Complex,  Blitar Regency

February 15

The Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad

This activity is undertaken to commemorate the birth of Prophet Muhammad.
Location: Mosque, Mausoleum Kuncen, Madiun
Time 07:00 to 15:00 WIB

February 17

Washing Kyai Pradah’s Gong

This ritual is part of cultural activities from the indigenous Sutojayan, Blitar. At this moment, the society will wash the Gong or typical of traditional instrument, that belongs to Kyai Pradah. The aim for this activity is asking bless, abundant life and security to God
Location: Kalipang Village, Sutojayan sub district, Blitar

February

Sampang Anniversary

Sampang anniversary is annually held at the same day with Grebeg Maulid at 12 Rabiul Awal (Islamic Calendar). At this day there will be a festival that consists of Pilgrimage tour to Sampang elder, fireworks, social activities and live music.
Location: Wijaya Kusuma Field, Sampang, Madura

February-March

TOURISM AMBASSADOR ELECTION : KANGMAS DIAJENG

This Kangmas-Diajeng election is held by Blitar society annually. By helding this election can also increase the visit of the tourists in Blitar. Afterward, the winner of the election will be included in East Java Raka-Raki election in Surabaya.
Location: The Office of Communications, Information and Tourism Blitar.

It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

www.eastjava.com

The East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 contains the schedule of some traditional ceremonies, traditions, festivals and performances which held in the cities and the regencies in East Java. It is designed to promote and to publicize the tourism agenda in the whole area in East Java.

It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2012 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

NYADRAN BLURU KIDUL

This annual ceremony is such a thanksgiving traditional ceremony to God for giving the bless and security among the fishermen
Location: Bluru village, Sidoarjo
January – December

Jawi’s Temple Full Moon Eve

This is one of the routine activities that always be held during full moon in Jawi Temple. This activity is also become the attractive moment to promote Jawi Temple, as one of tourism destination in Pasuruan Regency.
Location: Jawi Temple, Prigen Sub-district, Pasuruan.

Cultural Art Degree

This event is about celebrating the art potentials in Sidoarjo and make it to be one of the tourism attractions in Sidoarjo. Moreover, it can also increase the economic value among Sidoarjo societies.
Location: Sidoarjo

Band Parade

This event is held to be a media for those who want to express their ability in music, by performing groups of band from junior to senior highschools in Kediri.
Location: Mount Kelud tourism area

JOGGING TRACK MOJOKERTO (JTM)

Jogging Track Mojokerto is typical of night attraction at Mojokerto. The visitors can enjoy the nuance of hanging out at night and take some traditional foods around Brantas river and Gajah Mada bridge.
Location: Along Hayam Wuruk street, Mojokerto

BENPAS Culinary Tour

Benpas is an acronym of Benteng Pancasila. This location is always being crowded by the visitors who want to spend the time and enjoy the dining. There are numbers of menus that offered along the street. There are traditional foods to western one.
Moreover, there is also street vendors that sell affordable household equipments, clothes, accessories and more. Those who want to join morning gymnastic, can be arrive before 5 am in the morning and feel the very fresh air of Mojokerto.
Location: Along Benteng Pancasila street, Mojokerto
Time: 05.00 – 10.00

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It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

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Caping Ngancak Dance

Caping Ngancak dance is one of traditional dances in Lamongan regency. The dance is describes about farmers in their rice field showing the process from grow the rice until they get harvest. Like farmers, the dancers also wearing ‘Caping’, which is a special hat that only wore by farmer in Indonesia.

This dance is performed by group of young females who wore village costumes in modern style and bring Caping as the main property.

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Singo Ulung Dance

Singo Ulung dance is a traditional art dance from Bondowoso that annually been performed at Bondowoso’s anniversary. This traditional dance was created by a respected man named Singo. Singo was name of a person who came from Blambangan. He was ran from Blambangan to save himself and stayed in Blimbing village, Klabang district Bondowoso. Singo Ulung and his wife Nyi Moena with Ki Jasiman, were helping and cooperating each other to create a prosperous life of society at Blimbing village. He cared about the rice field and the other people daily needed. Many people were proud about him. Thats why, he was choose to become the first head village of Blimbing village.

One day, he had an idea to create a public traditional dance called Singo Ulung which was played by two people. This dance has accompanied with particular music which makes the audience feel astonished. This art together with Pojian art, Ojung art are always showed at the traditional ceremony namely Bersih Desa Blimbing which is always held every year (the month of Syaban / Ruwah). In the other hand, this art performance can be enjoyed in the annual moment of Hari Jadi Bondowoso precisely at 16 August.

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It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

OCTOBER

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Handmade Wooden Puppet

Puppet is the famous traditional performance in Java island. There are many kind of Puppet, such as; human puppet, wooden puppet, leather puppet, etc. All of those puppets usually played in special event.

Nganjuk is one of area that produces leather puppet. This kind of puppet is made of animal leather, such as; goat or deer. The processes of leather puppet are by choosing good leather, designed it as puppet, dried and begin to color.

More Details
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It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

We hope the East Java’s Calendar of Events 2011 will be helpful and useful for visitors and travelers.

SEPTEMBER
1 – 7 September – SEBLANG OLEHSARI

Seblang is a ceremony of village purification highlighted with mystical traditional dance called Seblang. Women will play it for seven days in row. This ritual dance aims to drive away the evil spirit. In the last day, the dancers parade throughout the village by distributing some flowers and the villagers try to get and keep it at their home as an amulet.
Location: Glagah, Banyuwangi Regency
8 September – FISH AUCTION

It is held to welcome Idul Fitri highlighted with special fish (Bandeng) auction. The fish is taken from either dry water or salty one.
Location: Market, Gresik Regency

27 September – SENDANG BIRU SEA OFFERING

The religious rituals of Hindu society that are consecutively held in 3 days before Nyepi holiday on the beach of Balekambang. The ceremony launches offerings to the sea to express thanksgiving and pray together to drive away the evil spirit.
Location: Sendang Biru Beach, Tambakrejo, Malang Regency
September – KARO CEREMONY

It is a tradtional ceremony held by Tennggerese commmunity for seven days consecutively in the hope to keep alive the custom and tradition. It is highlighted with traditional dances like Sodoran, Ojung and Nyadran.
Location: Tosari, Pasuruan Regency.
September – SKILOT

To celebrate the seventh day after Lebaran Day, the Pasuruan community holds the competition of sky on the mud.
Location: Lekok, Pasuruan Regency

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It is important to inform that the local communities usually determine the schedules of the ceremonial events by using the calendars of Javanese, Moslem, and Hindu Tenggerese. Therefore, to assure the exact date of the events, it is advisable to confirm the local Government Tourist Offices.

AUGUST

1–19 August – THE INDEPENDENCE DAY OF INDONESIA

Visit Indonesia to see various kinds of spectacular attraction and colorful carnivals that held throughout the country. The event will be an unforgettable moment that you should not missed. It is not only aim to glorify the historical value and patriotism among Indonesian but also to express thankfulness to God for getting freedom from the Dutch colonialism.
Location:Throughout the country
2 August – ASHADA CARNIVAL

- Ritual procession proceeds from the Maha Vihara Mojopahit to Brahu Temple in Bejijong, km away.
- Lighting thousands of candles at Brahu Temple by the participants
- Ashada ceremony celebrated by the Family of Budhayana
- The participants of the ceremony are monks
- The parade is followed by the monks from all over Indonesia and highlighted with a various local performances and dances: horse, Reyog, mask, etc.

Location : Maha Vihara Mojopahit, Mojokerto
2 August – CHARM OF PENATARAN

THE Parade of traditional performance, Kresnayana Dance, is staged at the complex of Penataran Temple,
Location:Nglegok Sub district, Blitar Regency
5 August – PARADE AND PROCESSION OF BLITAR REGENCY ANNIVERSARY

The Performances of traditional art and culture and float paradeS are held to commemorate the anniversary of Blitar Regency.
Location:Blitar Regency
14–15 August – YADNYA KASADA

This is an annual midnight offering ceremony held by Tenggerese community at Ngadisari Village, Probolinggo Regency. The procession begins with an inaugural ceremony for the most honored man among the Tenggerese.

It highlighted with a traditional ballet performance and followed by inauguration of Tenggerese Priests. Then at dawn, the priests prepare themselves for the ritual offerings by magic spells. Thousands of pilgrims bring local products as the offering to thrown into the crater in the hope that they receive the blessing of Betoro Bromo, the Fire God of Mt. Bromo.
Location:Probolinggo Regency, and Pasuruan Regency
16 August – BONDOWOSO REGENCY ANNIVERSARY

To commemorate the anniversary of Bondowoso Regency, traditional performances such as Singo Ulung dance depicting the legend from Bondowoso and colossal drama depicting the founder of Bondowoso, Ki Bagoes Asra, are held at town square.
Location: Bondowoso Town Square
17 Augusts – FLUTTERING OF FLAG IN THE PEAK

Fluttering of flag ceremony is held in the peak of Mount Semeru. It is usually done by local and foreign mountain hikers.
Location:Mount Semeru, Lumajang
17 August – PROBOLINGGO CITY ANNIVERSARY

Probolinggo City holds art and cultural performances and float parade to commemorate the city anniversary
Location: Probolinggo City.
17 August – BULL RACE IN PASURUAN

Celebrating the IndependenCE day of the Republic of Indonesia, the Madurese Community that living in Pasuruan held Bull Race.
Location: Pasuruan Regency
18 August – GREBEG MEMETRI

This event is held by the community of Tutur Sub district, Pasuruan Regency to express thanksgiving for the abundant natural wealth and good harvest. The series of activities are held including a parade and carnival culture, the ritual burial of the cow head as a symbol of sacrifice, cultural arts performances such as Jaran Goyang, Ojung, Campursari Music, Patrol Music, and Self-defense, Al Banjari, Parade of Band and Bazaar.
Location: Tutur, Pasuruan Regency
31 August – The 817th TRENGGALEK REGENCY ANNIVERSARY

The series of activities such as Cultural performances, visiting the tomb of Trenggalek Founder, reciting Holy Qur’an, heirloom parade, leather puppet show and fireworks are held to commemorate the Trenggalek Regency Anniversary.
Location:Trenggalek Regency.
August – SURABAYA REOG FESTIVAL

Reog is a traditional dance originating from Ponorogo Regency. The group usually comprises of 30 members including dancers, musicians and supporters. The dancers wear a mask made from the head of tiger and the feathers of peacock. The mask weighs about 40 kg. It is organized by the Government of Surabaya Municipality in cooperation with Purbaya in order to raise the groups of Reyog Ponorogo, which still exist in Surabaya.
Location: Surabaya
August – SAPI SONO

It is a beauty contest of a couple of cows. Besides selecting the healthiest and the best physical performance, the cows should face the mirror. Those that run away from the mirror are the loser.
Location: Pamekasan

August – WRESTLING

To celebrate the harvest time, the communities of Setro Village held the wrestling competition.
Location: Setro Menganti Village, Gresik Regency
Location: Menganti, Gresik Regency
August – BULL RACE IN SAMPANG

Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance.
Location: Sampang Regency
August – October – BULL RACE IN SUMENEP

Bull racing is a traditional culture in Madura Island, which is very famous for Madurese people. It is highlighted with various Madurese traditional art performances such as Sapi Sonok (bull beauty contest), Saronen music, and mass dance.
Location: Sumenep Regency
August – October – SAPI SONO

It is a beauty contest of a couple of cows. Besides selecting the healthiest and the best physical performance, the cows should face the mirror. Those that run away from the mirror are the loser.
Location: Sumenep Regency

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