REOG PONOROGO

Reog is one of the cultural arts originating from East Java  and the northwestern part Ponorogo hometown Reog regarded as the truth. Ponorogo city gate was decorated by the figure Warok and gemblak, two figures who took part performed at the time of Reog demonstrated. Reog is one proof of local culture in Indonesia is still very strong with things mystical and powerful mysticism. 

History of Reog Ponorogo 

Basically there are five versions of the popular story that develops in the community about the origins and Warok Reog, but one of the most famous story is the story of the rebellion Ki Ageng Kutu, a royal servant in the Bra Kertabumi, the last king of Majapahit in power at century -15. Ki Ageng Kutu will anger the powerful influence of the Chinese party colleagues in the government of his king and the king of corrupt behavior, he also 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 the political message conveyed through Lice Ki Ageng Reog performing arts, which is a "satire" to the King and his kingdom Bra Kertabumi . Reog performances become ways Ki Ageng lice build resistance of local communities using Reog popularity.The mask is shown performing Reog 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 that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues on the set of all motion.

 
Jatilan, played by a group of dancers gemblak a piggyback ride became a symbol of the power of the kingdom of Majapahit troops which contrasts with the power warok comparison, a red clown mask behind which became the symbol for Ki Ageng Kutu, alone and carry the weight of the mask Singabarong that reach more of 50kg just by using his teeth.Ki Ageng Kutu  Reog popularity eventually led to Kertabumi take action and attack institution, rebellion by warok quickly overcome, and forbidden to continue teaching college will warok. But students still continue Ki Ageng ticks quietly. Even so, the arts Reognya still allowed to be staged since the show has become popular among the people, but the story has a new channel which added characters from folklore that is Kelono Sewondono 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 Kediri daughter, Dewi Ragil Yellow, but the middle of the journey he was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kadiri. King Singabarong forces consist of peacocks and lions, while the King of the Kingdom of Ponorogo Bujanganom Kelono and his Deputy, escorted by warok (men dressed in black in the dance), and warok has a deadly black magic. The whole dance is a dance of war between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Ponorogo Kadiri, and pitted black magic between them, the dancers in a state of 'trance' during the dance stage.Until now people Ponorogo just follow what their heritage as a very rich cultural inheritance. In the experience of art is copyright Reog human creations which formed a cult that is hereditary and awake. The ceremony also use terms that are not easy for lay people to fill in the absence of a clear lineage. they embrace Parental lineage and customary law is still valid.
 
Warok 

Warok until now still have a place as an elder in the community. Proximity to the spiritual world often make a warok asked for advice on the grip or the tranquility of a spiritual life. A warok supposedly have mastered what is called Reh Kamusankan True, true humanity road.Warok is a force that relies on the truth in the struggle between good and evil in the story reog art. Parent is an umbrella warok figures, while Warok warok Young is still in early stages of their studies. Until now, Warok perceived as a figure who cast must have certain supernatural powers. Even some bad stories about life warok. Warok is a figure with a stereotype: wearing shorts, dressed in black, his supernatural powers and elders gemblakan.Menurut warok, Kasni Gunopati or known Mbah Wo Cats, warok not a arrogant because of its strengths.Warok is a person who has a holy determination, ready to provide guidance and protection without any strings attached. "It comes from the word Warok wewarah. Warok is wong kang wewarah wealthy. That is, one becomes warok being able to give guidance or instruction to others about the good life '. "Iku Warok wong kang wus full saka sakabehing behavior, lan wus menep ing sense" (Warok is a person who is perfect in conduct of his life, and until on the inner deposition). 

Eligibility of Warok 

Warok must run behavior. "Condition, the body must be clean because it will be filled. Warok must be able to rein in its passions, hunger or thirst, nor come into contact with women. Other requirements, a candidate must provide a warok rooster, 2.5 meters cloth, mats, and salvation together. After that, candidates will warok kanuragan forged with a variety of science and mysticism. Having declared the master of science, he then confirmed as a true warok. He obtained a weapon called a testament shorts, long white cord similar, the warok weapon.Warok true at the present time only the legend remains. Some groups warok in certain areas there are those who hold fast to their culture and are still viewed as an elder and respected person, sometimes even government officials always ask for his blessing. 

Gemblakan 

In addition to all the requirements that must be endured by the warok, hereinafter referred to as Gemblakan. formerly warok appear to have known many gemblak, namely teenage boys aged 12-15 years handsome and well groomed are maintained as kelangenan, which sometimes is more cherished than his wife and children . Maintaining gemblak is a tradition that has been deeply rooted in the community of artists reog. For a warok it is normal and socially acceptable. It is said that fellow warok never collide gemblak supernatural powers to fight a craving and besides sometimes lending gemblak.Costs incurred for a gemblak warok not cheap. If gemblak warok who maintain the school should pay for school purposes in addition to feed and shelter. Whereas if gemblak not in school then every year to give it a sapi.Dalam warok tradition brought by Ki Ageng Suryongalam, magic can be obtained when a warok not willing to have sex with women. It was said to be a necessity stemming from the teacher's command to obtain supernatural powers.The obligation to maintain any warok gemblak believed to be able to maintain his power. In addition there is a strong belief among warok, intimate relationships with women even with his own wife, can fade the whole magic warok. Mutual love, cherish and try to please are the hallmark of a special relationship between gemblak and waroknya. Gemblakan practices among warok, identified as homosexual practice because warok indulgence should not lust for women.When it's already been a shift in conjunction with gemblakan. In the present gemblak difficult to find. Tradition maintains gemblak, now increasingly bleed. Gemblak the first regular role as a dancer jatilan (kuda lumping), its role is now replaced by young girls. Whereas once art is displayed without a single woman. 


Reog in the present 
Artists Reog Ponorogo graduate art schools also provide a touch on the development of dance reog ponorogo. Art school student introduced the art of the stage and aesthetic movements koreografis, then be reog ponorogo with festivals such as the current format. There is a story line, the sequence of whom appear first, namely Warok, then jatilan, Bujangganong, Klana Sewandana, then Barongan or sudden Peacock at the end. When one of these elements in action, other elements come to move or dance, though not prominent.Several years ago, the Foundation initiated the founding of Reog Ponorogo Reog Society archipelago, whose members consist of reog groups from various regions in Indonesia who had taken part in the National Reog Festival. Reog ponorogo be very open to enrichment and changes in range of motion.

Cow Racing - Karapan Sapi

Racing Cow in Madura

Karapan sapi  is a cow ( sapi )  race that came from Madura, East Java, for most of the Madurese karapan sapi is not just a party of the people or events held each year which are inherited from generation to generation. In this race, a pair of cow interesting sort of wooden trains (where the jockey standing and controlling the cow pair) driven in the race couples race against other cows. But karapan sapi  for the Madura is a symbol of prestige that can raise the dignity of the Madurese, because cows are used to match a very good quality beef course with preferential treatment anyway. 

Madura Island is not only known as a producer of salt, but also producing quality cow  is very good race. Not infrequently the owner prepare cow   by providing special massages and meals are not less than 80 eggs every day, so stamina and strength is maintained  . Even preferential treatment is in some beef cattle that adorn the house appears there is not a vehicle car garage but even the cow that was digarasi home. Understandably due to the cow who won the game could reach Rp 75juta per tail. 

In celebration karapan this cow, cattle owners pride at stake. If they can win the game, in addition to prize money gained from betting too often rewards they get. If merkea lose in this match, self-esteem and their owners fell out money that does little to karapan this cow. Because cow treatment before the game is expensive, and usually they hire shamans to keep the cows survived the attack spell - spell their enemies.Big celebration was held a cow karapan times a year, but to get to the finals must meet several stages first. There are two kinds of celebrations karapan dimadura cow, the first is the President Cup and the Regent Cup. To Regent cup usually held 2x a year, the winners of this cup regents will usually continue the game to the President of the cup, for the moment a good photographer is at the regent cup. Because the cup is usually held regent suburban, the dividing line is only made of woven bamboo that make this event more traditional, but the safety factor Regent Cup karapan cow is very less so be careful at the moment to take photos. Lively after regents cup is the President Cup, the event was very lively and crowded. Since most who follow the President Cup this usually is the winner at the Regent Cup, the event was held in the city of Bangkalan and celebrations between September or October. 

In the event karapan cow the audience not only treated cows and agility racing the jockey, but before the start of the owners usually do the ritual procession of cows accompanied disekelilingi race seronen musical blend of musical instruments typical Madurese making this event a more festive. 

The length of the route path karapan cow between 180 to 200 meters, which can be completed within 14 to 18 seconds. Certainly a very fast pace cow - the cow, but sometimes bamboo shrewdness jockey who used to tread the jockey floating in the air due to the rapid speed of the beef cow. To gain speed and increase the rate of the cow the jockey, the base of the cows that are fitted with a belt full of sharp spikes which flicked his whip and the jockey who was also given a cow's rump towards sharp thorns. Of course these cuts will make the cows run faster, but also cause sores around the cow's ass. After playing the cow was given some time to heal the wound, but the cow is dipertandingan dikarapan is only 2 to 3 x only and should not be given the game more. 

Proximity winners sometimes the difference is very thin, indeed, they often only within 1 to 2 seconds, and this sometimes makes the losers protested. But they are given the opportunity to compete again with the losers, and a happy moment for the winners. In addition to their gift, usually bet jg gifts they get. In addition to winning cattle prices could soar price. 

Karapan Sapi  is a very unique show, in addition to already inherited one generation to the tradition is also preserved until now. These events serve as a tourism event in Indonesia, and not only local tourists from abroad too many who witnessed this cow karapan. Hopefully in the future more festive and event betting that adorn the cow karapan be lost.

Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Mount Tangkuban Perahu is located approximately 30 km north of the city of Bandung. This beautiful place is located in Lembang, approximately 30 minutes from Bandung using  a Car  . It  has an altitude as high as 2084 meters. The mountain is one of the attractive tourist destination in West Java. Natural environment is cool, and hot springs at the foot of the mountain-foot. . Tangkuban Perahu  named because its shape resembles an inverted ship. 

crater

 Tangkuban Perahu  name itself is very sticky with a legend who is very famous Sundanese land, namely Sangkuriang. Mount Tangkuban perahu  from a distance looks like an upturned boat, supposedly caused by a failed magic Sangkuriang finish the job in making the boat overnight to marry Dayang Sumbi is none other than his own mother. Because so upset can not complete construction of the boat, finally Sangkuriang kicked the boat that has not been finished. Legend who became a close link in the naming of the mountain Tangkuban Perahu.

track to crater

Tangkuban  Perahu mountain charm of this ship is so awesome, even, when the weather is sunny, the curve of the soil on the crater walls can be seen clearly, in stark contrast with the green trees around the volcano. Not only that, the bottom of the crater can we enjoy the beauty that is very admirable. Natural beauty is what makes the  Tangkuban  perahu become one of the natural attractions mainstay of West Java, especially Jakarta. 

sources of sulfur

The road to Tangkuban Perahu , the right frame on the road you will see the green carpet of tea gardens and rows of pine trees. His name is also the mountain, it is definitely really cool air at all times. Because Tangkuban Perahu  Mount  is still active today, it has always been a lot happening eruption that left the rest of the crater of eruption. Currently craters has been used as a Tourism place .  Ratu Crater, among others, Upas, Domas, New, Jurig, Rhino, Jurian, Demon and Pangguyungan Rhino. Among these craters, Ratu Crater  is the largest crater, followed by Upas Crater crater that is located adjacent to the Queen. Some crater sulfur smell smoke, there is even prohibited to descend the crater, because the smell of toxic smoke. 

If you are visiting Bandung, take your time to visit Tangkuban perahu. Cool weather, beautiful scenery, everything will make you satisfied. Visiting Tangkuban perahu means you have to enjoy the natural attractions, Lagenda, as well as shopping. Because in this mountain region we encountered a lot of merchants that sell a variety of sauvenir, food, etc.. On the lip of the crater of this mountain you can also walk around with a rented horse riding, all of which will increase the satisfaction you travel. Come and Enjoy ..!!!

viewed from a distance

Taman Safari Indonesia

At the Taman Safari Indonesia, you can watch thousands of animals are left free as their natural habitat. Most animals are not at home so you can see it more closely. By using the vehicle, your route will be down for a closer look at wildlife in Taman Safari Indonesia or derived from endangered species abroad. Plus the cool mountain atmosphere, beautiful scenery, a variety of games and performances attract an animal attractions for you to enjoy along with the baby.

 

Taman Safari Indonesia
Taman Safari Indonesia in 3 locations. The first was in Cisarua, Bogor, West Java. Second in Tretes, East Java. And the third location is in Bali. Of the three locations, at a first location founding Cisarua Safari Park in Indonesia.
For those of you who live in Jakarta, visiting the Safari Park in Cisarua may be an option. This is because the peak has become a favorite recreation spot for the people of Jakarta because it was not too far, approximately 80 km from Jakarta and can be completed within 1-2 hours if the streets are not jammed.
There are enough clues along the way to Taman Safari starts motorway exit that can ease you into this location. The location of the peak Cisarua was not until the mountain pass of Pangrango. From the highway to the summit, you will find instructions Safari Park entrance which is on the right.
Turning to the right toward the gate, uphill road to take. Along this road there are several hotels that can be an option if you want to spend the night in this area. You will also find merchants carrots, bananas, or vegetables in this way. Carrots and vegetables you can buy to feed the animals at the Safari Park. For the carrot prices range from Rp 10,000, - to 4 tie. There is also a roasted corn vendor that can prop your stomach from hunger and cold.
A gate that resembles an elephant tusk indicates that you were almost at the entrance ticket booth. Safari park admission price Rp 75.000, - for adults, to ticket a car, you have to pay Rp 15,000, -. As for penjung or foreign tourists, the price of admission 2-fold. This price is valid every day, regardless of weekday (weekdays) or weekend (weekends). You will get a map that contains the locations and places that exist in this recreation parks, animal attractions of the show schedule is also the route you will pass the order along with whatever animals you'll meet. We recommend that you save this map to help you find that you want to visit.

 

Various Animals
Entering the animal area, you have to go through the street with grass and trees on both sides of the road. In the first part, you will be greeted by a zebra. Uniquely colored black and white horse will be asking for food and they love to stick his head into the window of your car. On the tame animals, you can open the glass and give food to them. Some animals will "force" you gave me food by standing in front of your car. However, this usually does not last long because there are handlers who keep in some place that will lead them.
In parts of wild animals such as leopards, tigers, lions and bears no automatic gate that will open when the car is about to pass. You may feel a little tense when entering the area of ​​wild animals. In the tiger and the lion made to resemble the rubble. They are usually happy to be at the top while observing the area around. In the bear, we can see the big bears are sleeping or playing a game.

Area Games and Shows
Exit routes to see animals that are made feasible as its original habitat, there are many other rides that you can enjoy at this recreation area. Some toys that use machines such as "Mini Kora-Kora", "Jet Coaster", "Spinning Boat" and other rides can be tried. Only, to enjoy the sport you have to pay Rp 10.000, - for each game.

Safari Water Park
For those of you who like to swim, you can try to swim in Safari Water Park. What is unique from the swimming here is you can feel the sensation of swimming with alligators. Of course, not directly because there is separation between the swimming pool with crocodiles. You can try to slide a challenging climb and felt the cold mountain water that fills this pool.

Show
Various animal attractions you can watch it for free. There are elephant, tiger, various animals, birds, dolphins and sea lions, circus or cowboy. Performances take place 2-3 times a day. At this attraction, you can see how smart these animals and their behavior that invites laughter. For instance, a cute orangutan behavior or how smart elephants that can paint.
All the attractions of the animals have stories that educate, generally themed so that does not destroy the environment that may affect animals and humans can harm themselves. At the end of the show, you can take pictures with animals beratraksi. While the attractions of the tiger, you can take pictures with the white tiger that is large enough. To take pictures with the tiger, you have to pay Rp 10,000, - if the photos alone or Rp 25,000, - if more than one person.

Baby Zoo
Baby ZooWahana area is visited by many Baby Zoo. At the front of the Baby Zoo, kids can try to ride a pony, small horse with bangs at the top of his head to make this horse looks adorable.
Called Baby Zoo, because in it there is a child of the animals. Entering the Baby Zoo, you will find kudanil child who will open his mouth to eat demanded. You can touch it while feeding. There is also a kind of primate with a large size that will raise your hand for the meal in addition to this kudanil child.
Log into the deeper parts, there are buildings like the Taj Mahal made in India. With walls and boundary nodes is limited, you can meihat white tiger is interesting from the area Baby Zoo is you can take pictures with animals that are generally still a child. This is what led to this area called Baby Zoo. By paying Rp 10.000, - per person for each photo, you can choose to take pictures with young lions, leopards child, a baby orangutan, tiger cubs white or Sumatran tiger is large enough. Photos taken using your camera because the private Safari Park does not provide a camera or photographer. With guarded by the handler, you are not assisted to assume or hold the animals. It was quite fun, because this experience is hard to find where you can hold the beast and record it in the photo.
Baby Zoo is still in the area, you can see the collection of birds which consists of various types in the Bird Aviary. A dome is home to more than 1000 birds and consists of 90 species of birds so you can freely admire the variety of birds that fly freely. You can also see kangaroos in the region.

Penguin
One of the unique animals into a collection of Cisarua Safari Park, Bogor and you rarely find anywhere else is a collection of penguins. There is a special pool where the water is made to resemble the temperature of the water where penguins live it. You can see the funny thing was swimming in the pool by entering into a building that resembles a igloo, Eskimo house made of ice. Here, you can also see who goes with cute penguins on the pond. Penguins usually live in groups, when there is a swimming penguin, a group of penguins will go swimming. So also when there are penguins who ride, a group of penguins will rise from the pool. Not far from the penguins, you can see the dragon and the crocodile enclosure.

Vehicle Tour
For you who wish around this area but was feeling tired, there are cars made like a train to take you around the Safari Park area. There are several counters and bus stops to buy a ticket for Rp 10.000, - as a place to ride these vehicles. There are also "Sky Lift" (cable car) so you can see the entire region from a height.
You can also try to ride an elephant through the jungle at Taman Safari with "Elephant Trail". Accompanied by the handler, you can ride elephants through the forest and the river will and you are free to enjoy the natural thick in this area.

Attorney Waterfall
At the top of the Safari Park, Water Falls attorney there who can bring sanity itself for those who visit it. Similarly there are many restaurants and souvenir shops that sell stuffed animals, T-shirts or other souvenirs that can be a keepsake you in this place. Garden Tour will be seen starting at 17:00 pm quiet hours of operation due to the Safari Park is a tourist area ranging from 09.00 - 17.00 hrs.

Safari Trek
To enjoy the tour at the Safari Park, there are several options you can try other than seeing an animal with a vehicle in the morning until late afternoon. For those of you who enjoy exercising, there is a pedestrian pathway to see the animals from the top of the Safari Trek. Accompanied by a guide, you will be walking the streets of paths are not smooth. On Safari Trek route, you'll pass waterfalls and can try the courage to try flying foxes, rope climbing and other games. Safari Trek will feel refreshing because it feels without exercise while you are filling your lungs with clean air in the mountains.


 

Night Safari
If you want to feel a different atmosphere, Night Safari can be an option. Night safari starts from 19.00 am and are held only on weekends (weekends). You can see the animal life at night.

 

Lodging
Safari Park also provides a place to stay. Place of accommodation in the form of wooden bungalows with some rooms or stay in the trailer (caravan). All are in an environment of lush mountains and quiet. Facilities like swimming pool, restaurant, karaoke and meeting rooms available to meet your needs.
Try to visit Taman Safari Indonesia in Cisarua as many performances and exciting games that can be enjoyed. This place will be particularly favored children who love watching animal behavior plus you can invite them to interact directly with the animals in the Baby Zoo. This will be a new experience for the children in the Safari Park.