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Reog is one of the cultural arts from East Java and northwest of the town of Ponorogo regarded as the true origin Reog. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by warok and gemblak figure, two figures who had appeared at the time reog displayed. Reog is one of the regional culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mystic.

Reog Ponorogo
Modern Reog usually performed in several events such as weddings, circumcision and the days of the National. Art Reog Ponorogo consists of a series of 2 to 3 dances opening. The first dance is usually performed by brave men 6-8 with black clothes, with faces painted red. These dancers represent the brave lion figure. Next is a dance performed by a 6-8 girl horse. In traditional reog, dancers are usually played by male dancers who dressed woman. This dance is called dance lesson braids, which should be distinguished from other dances are lumping horse dance. Other opening dance if there is usually a dance by a little boy who brought the funny scenes.
After the opening dance finished, the new core scenes show the contents of which depend on the conditions under which art is displayed reog. If marriage is associated with the display is love scene. Read the rest of this entry »

Visiting Yogyakarta, you can not just buy and enjoy artwork of wonderful batik, but also the opportunity to learn manufacturing techniques. A very valuable opportunity was packed in attractive tourist packages with a relatively short duration and at an affordable price, would be very nice.

Variety of batik can be studied include batik, printed batik and batik painting. Any place that offers usually have their own specifications about the type of batik being taught. During the day, usually divided into two sessions, you will learn the entire process of batik making is generally composed of motifs, coloring sheet, process and drying night.

Pattern-making process begins when the whole material, especially cloth, was ready. Motive for it is done with the main ingredient in candles or night that is used as a color barrier substance. If you want to make batik, the motive for it is used with canting tool while using the stamp printed batik batik which has been designed according to the desir Read the rest of this entry »

Ramayana is the best example of the story is the story of Java inscribed on the wall at the Shiva Temple in Prambanan temple complex legacy. Prambanan Ramayana version is somewhat different with the story of his native India, which reflects the adaptation to Javanese culture for centuries.

Currently, the Ramayana is adjusted for the performing arts. Since the 1960s, hundreds of dancers have turned the story of ancient reliefs into an open stage performance at Prambanan, located in the western part of the temple complex. Basically, as a traditional dance drama without a long dialogue, the Ramayana Ballet or Ballet – an acronym of drama and dance – is a good performance with heroism, tragedy, romance and persecution to satisfy the audience. Everything is staged in the moonlight with the background Roro Jonggrang Temple. Read the rest of this entry »