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Welcome to Ponorogo Regency
What do we often hear about Ponorogo? Most people may saying that Ponorogo is famous with its traditional dance named 'Reog Ponorogo'. It is undeniable that Ponorogo is famous as Reog City because this is the original art there. Even the traditional arts are going worldwide and become the icon of Ponorogo. But it is not only about the arts, tourist destinations in Ponorogo attract more tourists to visit to enjoy its natural beauty.
There only several tourist destinations in Ponorogo. It can even be counted, but the charm of those destinations cannot be underestimated. Although, Ponorogo does not have exotic beaches, but it has charming mountains and hills.
History of Ponorogo
Ponorogo consists of two sub-words: Pramana and Raga. Pramana means strength and the secret of life. Meanwhile, Raga means body. If you go backwards, the name Ponorogo itself begins through a discussion between Raden Bathara Kantong, Seloaji, Jayadipa and Kyai Mirah (historical figures in Ponorogo).
In the meeting they agreed that the region which was originally located in Wengker area was called Pramana Raga or now called Ponorogo. Establishing this duchy is not easy. Raden Bathara Katong must approach Ki Ageng Kutu who is the leader of the Wengker area.
In short, on August 11, 1946 Raden Bathara Katong finally was able to establish the duchy of Ponorogo. That date was finally made as the anniversary of Ponorogo until now.
The Mystical Art Dance Of Reog Ponorogo
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 theatre 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 –…
The Traditional Art Dance Of Reog Ponorogo
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 –…
Grebeg Suro Ponorogo
Grebeg Ponorogo Is the biggest culture event in Ponorogo regency that held on a certain occasion of welcomed Islam New Year or Saka New Year that often known as one suro date (one of Javanese month). This agenda entered East Java tourism calendar (Calendar of event). Grebeg Suro is the ritual culture incident and became the party site of Ponorogo people. Usually it begun a week before 1 Suro. It is the series of Grebeg Suro agenda is Reog National festival, various good activity sorts the race and the exhibition…
Reog Ponorogo
Reog Ponorogo Reog is a traditional dance that 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 –…
