Reog Ponorogo is one of the typical Indonesian dances originating from Ponorogo Regency in East Java.

This dance has its own characteristics that make it so popular and sought after by people in Indonesia and abroad.

The difference in cultural elements in Reog Ponorogo is their uniqueness and attractiveness.

Below is an overview of the uniqueness of Reog Ponorogo.

1. Elegant and unique clothes.

The first distinguishing feature of Reog Ponorogo is the clothing worn by Reog dancers and players.

This outfit can be considered luxurious and ornate.

Reog dancers and players wear clothes decorated with various types of woven threads and fabrics, arranged to form a giant mask with a lion or tiger written on it.

Their clothes were also decorated with horsehair as an ornament.

The uniqueness of this outfit really catches the eye and gives a mysterious and unique impression to everyone who sees it.

2. Melodic and evocative music.

Apart from the uniqueness of the clothes, what makes Reog Ponorogo even more special is the music.

The music used in the Reog Ponorogo dance includes gamelan, genre, drum and bonang. Each of these instruments has a different function, but they work together very harmoniously.

This music is capable of making anyone who listens to it feel lost in the sounds and rhythms that evoke feelings.

3. His movements are eccentric and wild.

The third uniqueness of Reog Ponorogo is the movements performed by the Reog dancers and musicians.

His movements are very wild, eccentric, and flow like water gushing from a spring, often arousing deep feelings in the audience. These moves became Reog Ponorogo's signature identity and increased the tension of the show.

4. Gendhing Braided Haran Concept.

The fourth distinctive feature of Reog Ponorogo is the concept of braided jaran gendhing.

Gendding Jaran Kepang is one of the distinctive musical styles used in Reog Ponorogo's show.

This music has rhythms and settings to reveal the story of Reog Ponorogo.

Types of songs include lir-ilir songs and jaranan songs.

5. Legendary mythological stories.

Reog Ponorogo's fifth unique character is a legendary mythological story told in this show.

The story of Reog Ponorogo is told in several rounds, usually beginning with Bujang Ganong, Satrio Maneges, and finally Giant Barong.

The story is mainly based on Javanese mythology and Reog Ponorogo players tell it in a very interesting and unique way.

It can be said that Reog Ponorogo is a dance miracle that can maintain the uniqueness and uniqueness of Indonesian culture.

Reog Ponorogo has never lost its charm with time. Even with the passage of time, Reog Ponorogo is able to adapt to the changing times and continues to add variety to its appearance.

This ensures that Reog Ponorogo never disappears and remains a magnet for tourists and local residents alike.