Reog Ponorogo , Acts of the Warrior

Ki Ageng lice , a royal servant during Bhre Kertabhumi , the last ruling King of Majapahit in the XV century will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China . The man was also angry with the king in the government of corruption , he also saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end . The man then left the king and established a martial arts college to young children , science self immunity , and the science of perfection in the hope that these young children will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom again .
Aware that his army is too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng political message is conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog , which is an allusion to the King and his kingdom Kertabhumi . Performance becomes a way of Ki Ageng Reog Flea build local resistance using Reog popularity .
In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head , known as Singa Barong , king of the jungle , which became a symbol for Kertabhumi , and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who manage the over all his movements . Jatilan , played by a group of dancers gemblak riding piggyback became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with Warok force , which was behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice , alone and sustain weight that reached mask Singabarong more than 50 pounds just by using his teeth .
Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi take action and attack perguruannya , rebellion by Warok quickly overcome , and forbidden to continue teaching college will Warok . However , the disciples Ki Ageng lice continues it secretly . Even so , Reognya art itself is still allowed to be staged because the show has become popular among the people , but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore that Kelono Sewandono Roxburgh , Goddess Songgolangit , and Sri Genthayu .
Well here it is the official version of the story or updated Reog Ponorogo . One day the King of Ponorogo intend applying for daughter Kediri , Dewi Ragin Yellow , but on the way the group of applicants was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri . King Singabarong forces consist of peacocks and lions , while the King of the Kingdom of Roxburgh and his Deputy Kelono Bujang Anom , escorted by Warok ( men dressed in black in the dance) , and this has Warok deadly black magic . The entire dance is a dance of war between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo , and pitted black magic between them , the dancers perform in a state of trance while dancing .

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Romantic Tragedy Origin of Banyuwangi Town

King Raden Sulakrama have a Sidopekso.Sidopekso duke has a wife named Sritanjung . Sritanjung so beautiful that the King Sulakrama fall in love . In order to tease Sritanjung king , the king sent orders Patih run roughly takes a long time .

During Sidopekso go , the king looking for a way so that he could tease Sri Tanjung . However , these desires are not terlaksana.Ketika Raden Sidopekso completed their duties , he soon met the king . The king was angry because keiginannya can not be fulfilled . Sritanjung that slandered the king during Sidopekso go askew Sritanjung play with others . Hearing that Sidopekso immediately went home . At his home Sidopekso can not repress his anger on Sritanjung . He accused Sritanjung Sidopekso betrayed . Sritanjung try to explain exactly happened but Sidopekso evasive and even intended to kill Sritanjung .

Sritanjung brought him to the edge of the river . With a sense of regret , Sritanjung try to tell the truth occurred and rejected accusations her husband . But hearing the words of his wife , the more anger flared Sidopekso abysmally . To try to prove a sense loyal to her husband , Sritanjung Sidopekso requested that killed him . His last request was that his body was washed away into the murky river . He advised, when the river water smells fishy , then it is true that he had made ​​a mistake .

Patih Sidopekso could no longer repress his anger . He plugged directly into the chest Sritanjung keris . Sritanjung died . At that moment Sritanjung corpse in the river to drown . A few moments later , Sidopekso very surprised . Why not ? Turbid water that had turned into a clear as glass . The addition of water diffuse the fragrance .

Feel it Sidopekso very sorry for what had been in his actions on Sritanjung . She was angry at herself screaming like a madman . He staggered and eventually fell to the riverbank . Banyuwangi unnoticed Sidopekso say ....... Banyuwangi Banyuwangi ...... ...........

That's the origin of the legend of Banyuwangi in East Java, Indonesia.

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