Reog Banjarharjo The Traditional Dance

Reog Banjarharjo is one of the traditional art that developed in the central region precisely in the District Brebes Banjarharjo endangered. Unlike the reog that as long as we know from Ponorogo, East Java. Featured in the show Reog Ponorogo mask lion-shaped head, known as "Singa Barong", king of the jungle, which became a symbol for Kertabumi, and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan. But reog Brebes origin, played by two masked men.

Characteristic

Reog Banjarharjo played by two people, one person featured as a good person, and one evil character. The good guy wearing a mask pins, and the evil Barongan. These two play fighting when the show takes place. Her story is told about the spirits that inhabited a place or house. When the house would be occupied, the pins come to drive away spirits (Barongan). Both are usually fought first, until eventually won by pin.

To enliven the attraction that the two figures, accompanied by music played seven one interpreter Kawi or sinden. Namely, the four people carrying tetabuhan like drums are carried in front, one man plays trumpets, gongs and one kecrek. Tetabuhan drum beaten with a stick, while dancing to the music.

Preservation

In Banjarharjo now there is only one group reog Puspa Mulya, reog existence is almost extinct. Kesenia This is the legacy of ancestors who played for generations. From ancient times many people who like kesenia Banjarharjo this, but along with the development of modern technology, the arts are very rarely played and is now living reog group Puspa Mulya

First, this art is displayed for the occasion to move house, or Ruwatan home. But in its development is now played in celebration of a wedding or circumcision ceremony.

Communities like this art, because it has collaborated with music jaipong. So the audience can come dance to the music.

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Cakalele Maluku Traditional Dance

Cakalele Maluku is a traditional war dance used to welcome guests or in the customary celebration. Typically, this dance is performed by 30 men and women. This dance is performed in pairs with a musical accompaniment of drums, flutes, bia (a type of wind instrument).

The male dancer usually wears a machete and salawaku (shield) while the female dancers use Lenso (sniffer). Male dancers wore costumes that dominated the red and yellow colors, and wearing a head penutuk aluminum inserted with white fur. Costume red underwear on the male dancer symbolizes the heroism, courage and patriotism of the people of Maluku. Swords or machetes on the right hand symbolizes the dignity of the people of Maluku dancers who must be maintained until death, while the shield and loud shouts of the dancers symbolize the protest movement against the system of government that the people considered to be impartial. Another source claimed that this dance is a tribute to the ancestors of the Moluccas which is a sailor. Before you across the sea to hijack the plane, their ancestors had a party with eating, drinking, and dancing. When the dance Cakalele shown, sometimes the ancestral spirits can enter the dancers and the presence of spirits can be felt by the natives.

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Pendet Dance The Originally Dance in Bali

Pendet was originally a dance of worship which was exhibited at many temples, places of worship of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. This dance symbolizes the welcoming of the gods fall into the natural world. Gradually, over the times, the artists transform Pendet to "welcome", but still contains elements of the sacred-religious. Creator / choreographer of modern dance form is I Wayan Rindi (? - 1967).

Pendet a statement of the offerings in the form of a ceremonial dance. Unlike dances performances that require intensive training, Pendet be danced by everyone, pemangkus men and women, adults and girls.

This dance is taught simply by following the movement and rarely done in the hamlets. The young girls follow the movements of the more senior women who understand their responsibility in providing a good example.

Daughter dance has a pattern of motion is more dynamic than the Rejang Dance that was delivered in groups or pairs. Usually displayed after the Rejang Dance at temples page and usually facing toward the sacred (pelinggih) by wearing ceremonial dress and each dancer brings sangku, jugs, bowls, and other equipment offerings.
[edit] Controversy Pendet 2009

Pendet Indonesia into the media spotlight due to appear in television programs Enigmatic Malaysia Discovery Channel. According to the Malaysian government, they are not responsible for the ad because it was made by the Singapore Discovery Channel, Discovery TV then sent a letter of apology to both countries, and stated that the television network is fully responsible for ad serving program. Nevertheless, the incident aired on the television program pendet in Malaysia had a chance to trigger the anti-Malaysian sentiment in Indonesia.

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Barong Traditional Dance in Bali

Barong is a character in the mythology of Bali. He is the king of the spirits and symbolizes kindness. He is an enemy Rangda in Balinese mythology. Banas Pati Rajah is the spirit that accompany a child in his life. Banas Pati Rajah is believed to be the spirit that drives the Barong. As a protective spirit, Barong is often shown as a lion. Traditional dances in Bali which describes the battle between the Barong and Rangda very well known and often shown as a tourist attraction.

Barong lion is one of five forms of Barong. In every part of Bali island Bali island has a protective spirit to the land and forests respectively. Each Barong from representing a particular area is described as a different animal. There are wild boar, tiger, snake or dragon, and lion. Barong form as a lion is very popular and comes from Gianyar. Here lies Ubud, which is a famous tourist place. In Calonarong or dances of Bali, Barong uses his magical knowledge to defeat Rangda.

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Kecak Balinese Traditional Dance

Kecak Balinese performing arts are created in the 1930s and played mainly by men. This dance is performed by many (tens or more) male dancers who sit in rows in a circle and with a certain rhythm called "cak" and raised both arms, depicting the Ramayana as line of apes help fight Ravana. However, Kecak from sanghyang ritual, the dancers dance traditions will be in an unconscious condition [1], to communicate with God or the spirits of the ancestors and then convey their expectations to the community.

The dancers sit in a circle is wearing a plaid fabric like a chessboard encircled their waists. Besides the dancers, there were other dancers who portray the characters of Ramayana as Rama, Shinta, Ravana, Hanuman, and Sugriva.

Kecak dance songs taken from the ritual dances sanghyang. In addition, do not use musical instruments. Only used kincringan worn on the feet of dancers who portray the characters of Ramayana.

Around the 1930s, Wayan Limbak worked with German painter Walter Spies to create the Kecak dance is based on tradition Sanghyang and parts of the story of Ramayana. Wayan Limbak popularized the dance this time around the world with his troupe of Balinese dancers.

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Reog Sunda The Traditional Dance in Sunda Indonesia

History

Reog in West Java is the name for a form of Sundanese arts. In Indonesia, reog this type was introduced nationally by BKAK Reog Group, a group of Police (formerly: Police Force). The performers are Udi Mang, Mang Diman, Mang and Mang Dudung Day. Or about the year 1967 appears bevy Reog Emen Women with the character Mr. and Mrs. Anah and possibilities in the area of ​​emerging art lainyapun reog simply not recorded clearly.

Characteristic

Arts reog using dogdog (drum) is played, accompanied by a funny dance and comedy by the players. Usually the messages conveyed by social and religious. Arts reog played by four people, which is a puppeteer who controls the game, his deputy and supplemented by two others as servants. Mastermind played measuring 20 cm dogdog called dogdog Tilingtingtit. Representatives held a 25-cm dogdog called Panempas, the third player to use the size of 30-35 cm dogdog called Bangbrang and the fourth player to hold the size of 45 cm dogdog called Badublag.

Old game ranged from one to one and a half hours. For the songs there are also musicians with equipment such waditra two saron, drums, fiddle, goong, xylophone, etc.. which serves as a companion of his songs as a distraction or a complement.

Reog now reog really different to the old days, little has been developed can be seen from the number of personnel and instruments used. Musical instruments are in use on Reog Reog or there is a reference to dogdog or ogel consisting of Dalang, Vice, Beungbreung, Gudubrag, and Kecrek (Markis), musical accompaniment Reog usually drums, goong, torompet and DAMAS. In Reog development usually results in adding a musical instrument keyboard and guitar.

The current situation

Reog art is liked by the public, especially people in rural and small urban communities because they contain elements of entertainment and attraction rhythm of drums. But now the players and the organization increasingly difficult to find. If anything they were usually from the older generation. Pertunjukannyapun are increasingly rare because there is no or very lack of demand for the show.

Although already marginalized, many citizens expect that the mass media such as TVRI and private television stations broadcast the kinds of art like this reog. Lastly, the Government held a festival Reog Bandung Bandung se followed about 32 groups and this indicates the persistence of the arts in communities Reog Sunda especially in Bandung. Certainly in the area lainyapun there just because of the absence of a coordinating or absence of such a festival meeting their cause does not appear or they just play in the surrounding environment.

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Reog Ponorogo The Traditional Dance in East Java Indonesia

Reog is one of the cultural arts that originated from East Java, the northwest and Ponorogo considered Reog actual hometown. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by the figure warok and gemblak, two figures who participated appear at reog demonstrated. Reog is one of the local culture in Indonesia is still very thick with things mystical and mysticism are powerful.

History

There are five versions of the popular story that develops in the community about the origins Reog and Warok [1], but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Fleas, a man of the kingdom during the Bhre Kertabhumi, the last ruling King of Majapahit in the century to-15. Ki Ageng Lice wrath will the strong influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China, while also angry with his king in a corrupt government, he saw that the power of the Majapahit Kingdom will end. He then left the king and founded the college where he teaches young kids martial arts, 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 later. Aware that his forces are too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng the political message conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog, which is a "satire" to the King Kertabhumi and his kingdom. A show Ki Ageng Reog be a way to build resistance Lice local communities using Reog popularity.

Featured in the show Reog mask lion-shaped head, known as the "Lion 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 motion- geriknya. Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the kingdom of Majapahit forces in contrast to the comparative strength warok, behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice, alone and carry the weight of the mask Singabarong that reach more of 50 kg using only his teeth [2]. Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi perguruannya take action and strike, rebellion by warok quickly overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college will warok. However, students still continue Ki Ageng ticks quietly. However, the arts Reognya still allowed to be staged because the show has become popular among the public, but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore that is Kelono Sewandono Ponorogo, Goddess Songgolangit, and Sri Genthayu.

The official version of the story line Reog Ponorogo now is the story of King Ponorogo who intend applying for princess of Kediri, Dewi Ragil Yellow, but in the middle of the journey he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri. King Singabarong troops consisting of peacocks and lions, while the part of the Kingdom of Ponorogo King and his Deputy Bujang Kelono Anom, escorted by warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and warok has a deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance battle between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of "trance" while staging the dance [3].

Until now people Ponorogo just follow what their heritage as a very rich cultural heritage. In his experience art is copyright Reog human creations that form the cult of existing hereditary and awake. The ceremony was using terms that are not easy for lay people to fill the absence of a clear lineage. Parental lineage they embrace and customary law are still valid.

Staging Reog

Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcisions and the days of the National. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of several series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by a 6-8 brave men dressed all in black, with polished face red. The dancer depicts the figure of a lion is brave. Next is a dance performed by girls who ride horses 6-8. In reog Traditionally, these dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed women. This dance is called a braid or jathilan horse dance, which should be distinguished from other dances that lumping horse dance.

Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought a funny scene called Bujang Ganong or Ganongan.

After the opening dance is completed, the new core scenes whose content is displayed depends reog condition where art is displayed. When dealing with marriage, shown is a scene of romance. For the celebration of circumcision or circumcision, is usually a story of warriors,

Art scene in reog usually do not follow the scenario laid out. Here there is always interaction between the player and the puppeteer (usually the leader of that group) and sometimes with the audience. Sometimes a player's performances can be replaced by another player when that player fatigue. Even more overlooked in staging reog art is to give satisfaction to the audience.

The last scene is a lion barong, where the actors wear masks lion-shaped head with a crown made of peacock feathers. Weight masks can reach 50-60 kg. Heavy mask was brought by the dancers with their teeth. The ability to bring these masks in addition to the weight gained by training, is also believed diproleh with spiritual practices like fasting and penance

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