reog history ponorogo

According to legend Reog or Barongan stems from the story of Ki Ageng Fleas Demat Suryonggalan who want to satirize the King of Majapahit, Brawijaya V. King The King at that time often does not fulfill its obligations as too influenced and controlled by the empress. Therefore made barongan leather kingpin tiger (tiger Java) who rides a peacock.

The prabu denoted as tigers while riding the peacock symbolizes the empress. In addition, for the insinuation secure, protect it with a Ki Ageng trained troops reinforced the ranks of the powerful Warok mandraguna. In the reign of the Duke of Roxburgh Batorokatong who ruled about 500 years ago, reog began to develop into folk art. Duke companion named Ki Ageng reog Mirah uses to develop his power.

Reog used as a means of mobilizing the masses and an effective communication channel for the rulers at that time. Ki Ageng Mirah then make a legendary story about a kingdom Bantaranangin by most people Ponorogo trusted as history. Duke Batorokatong Moslems also use this barongan to spread Islam. Barongan Lions name later changed to Reog, which is derived from the word Riyoqun, which means a significant Khitmah khusnul although throughout his life wallowing in sin, but when finally realized and devoted to God, then heaven bail. Furthermore reog arts continue to evolve with the times. Reog continue to retell the story of creation stories Ki Ageng Mirah who passed on word of mouth, from generation to generation.

Reog refers to several Chronicle, One is a chronicle Kelana Sewandana. Chronicle Klana Sewandana said to be the original grip reog performing arts. Similar story in legend Lara Bondowoso Jongrang, Klono Sewondono Chronicle also tells of the love of a king, Sewondono of the Kingdom Jenggala, which almost rejected by the Goddess Sanggalangit of Kediri kingdom. The princess asked Sewondono to bring the entire contents of the forest to the palace as a mas mating. In order to meet the demand of the princess, Sewandono must beat forest watchman, Singa Barong (sudden peacock).

But it is certainly not easy. The Warok, soldier, and governor of Jenggala also become victims. Whip-wielding heirloom Samandiman, Sewondono down himself into the arena and beat Singobarong. Reog illustrated with dance performances soldiers who not only dominated the men but also women, bringasan Warok motion, as well as dashing and highlights Sewandana costumes, king love seekers.

Another version of the Reog Ponorogo take Panji stories. The story revolves around the journey of King Kelana Sewandana looking for her hero, accompanied by horsemen and his assistance faithful, Pujangganong. When the choice fell on the daughter prabu Kediri, Dewi Sanggalangit, the goddess gives the condition that he would receive if his love prabu willing to create a new art. From there created Reog Ponorogo. Reog letters represent a first letter word in macapat Pocung which reads: Taste ballad / soul Ingwang adiluhung / The Widhi / Sports kridaning Gusti / degree roll kersaning Kang Almighty. Mystical element is a spiritual force that gives breath to the Reog Ponorogo