Barongan

Barongan is a typical art of Central Java. But from some areas in Central Java, Blora district more in number when compared with the other. At first glance this art is similar to reog Ponorogo, but if you note there are many differences. Especially related to the standard story is the background art.
Barongan is one of the most popular folk art among the community Blora, especially rural communities. In the art of Barong reflected populist nature of society Blora, such as the nature of spontaneity, of family, simplicity, rough, hard, compact, and courage which is based on truth.Usually a regular basis every year, the district government through the tourism department held a contest among studio Barongan scattered in various districts in Blora.

Barongan art form dance group the contents of which might imitate the motion of a giant lion.Singo Barong role in totality in the presentation is a very dominant figure, while there are some figures that can not be separated from the Bujangganong / Pujonggo Anom, Joko Lodro / devils, cavalry / reog, Noyontoko and Untub.

In addition to the above figures Barongan arts performances also have some equipment that serves as musical instruments including drums, gedhuk, bonang, saron, demung and kempul.Uniquely, in line with the development of time there are several additional modern instruments in the form of drums, trumpet, big Kendang and Keyboards. Sometimes in some performances are often combined with artistry mixed juice.
Barongan sourced from Panji saga, a story that begins from a convoy escort hussar Raden Panji Asmarabangun / Pujonggo Anom and Singo Barong.