SEMIFINAL OBI 2024_ASAL USUL REOG PONOROGO_AZ-ZAHRA AULIA INTAN FIRDAUS

Summary

The script narrates the origin of 'Reog Ponorogo', a traditional dance from Ponorogo, Indonesia. It tells the tale of a beautiful princess, Dewi Songgol Langit, who sets challenging conditions for marriage to avoid it. Two kings, Singo Barong and Klono Sewandono, compete to fulfill her demands, including a unique performance and a mythical two-headed beast. Amidst their rivalry, a battle ensues, leading to Singo Barong's transformation into the two-headed creature. Klono Sewandono ultimately marries Dewi, and their union gives birth to the 'Reog Ponorogo' dance. The story imparts a moral lesson on the importance of striving for one's goals and the potential harm of coveting others' efforts.

Takeaways

• 🎭 The story revolves around a traditional dance from Ponorogo, Indonesia, known as 'Reog Ponorogo'.
• 👸 There was a beautiful princess named Dewi Songgol Langit in the Kediri Kingdom who was reluctant to marry.
• 🤴 Two kings, Raja Singo Barong from Lodaya and Raja Klono Sewandono from Bantarangin, were determined to fulfill the princess's challenging marriage conditions.
• 🐎 The princess demanded a unique performance, 144 pairs of horses, and a two-headed animal as part of her marriage conditions.
• 🐯 Raja Singo Barong, half-man and half-tiger, was known for his cruelty and had to deal with lice on his fur, which he had a bird of paradise to manage.
• 🔍 Both kings sent spies and prepared for a competition to meet the princess's demands, leading to a complex web of intrigue and espionage.
• 🐾 Raja Klono Sewandono managed to gather most of the conditions except for the two-headed animal, which remained elusive.
• 🕊️ In a twist of fate, Raja Singo Barong, in his half-tiger form with a bird of paradise on his back, resembled the two-headed animal when seen by Raja Klono Sewandono.
• 💥 A fierce battle ensued between the two kings, with Raja Klono Sewandono eventually using a magical weapon to defeat Raja Singo Barong.
• 🎉 The story concludes with a grand performance, fulfilling all the princess's conditions, leading to her marriage to Raja Klono Sewandono, and the establishment of the Reog Ponorogo dance.

Q & A

Who is the main character in the story of the origin of Reog Ponorogo?

The main character in the story is Dewi Songgol Langit, a beautiful and elegant princess from the Kediri Kingdom.

What was the reason behind Dewi Songgol Langit's refusal to marry?

Dewi Songgol Langit refused to marry because she wanted to seek a divine answer through Tapa Berata (a form of meditation or spiritual retreat) to determine her true path.

What were the challenging conditions Dewi Songgol Langit set for her suitors?

Dewi Songgol Langit set three conditions for her suitors: they must present a new performance that had never been seen before, 144 pairs of horses, and a two-headed animal.

Which two kings were determined to fulfill Dewi Songgol Langit's conditions?

The two kings who were determined to fulfill Dewi Songgol Langit's conditions were Raja Singo Barong from the Lodaya Kingdom and Raja Klono Sewandono from the Bantarangin Kingdom.

What was the nature of Raja Singo Barong's appearance and behavior?

Raja Singo Barong was described as a man with the appearance of a half-tiger, having a thick fur covered with lice, and he was known for his cruel behavior towards his subjects.

How did Raja Klono Sewandono strategize to fulfill the conditions set by Dewi Songgol Langit?

Raja Klono Sewandono strategized by sending his soldiers disguised as merchants to blend in with the locals and gather information, while also working diligently to collect the required items.

What was the significance of the two-headed animal in the story?

The two-headed animal was significant as it was one of the conditions set by Dewi Songgol Langit, and it symbolized the union of Raja Singo Barong and the bird of prey, which together resembled a two-headed creature.

How did Raja Klono Sewandono outsmart Raja Singo Barong?

Raja Klono Sewandono outsmarted Raja Singo Barong by taking advantage of his vulnerability when he was lulled into a deep sleep by the bird of prey, allowing Raja Klono Sewandono to capture him and fulfill the conditions.

What was the final outcome of the conflict between Raja Singo Barong and Raja Klono Sewandono?

The conflict ended with Raja Klono Sewandono using his magical weapon, the 'pecut samandiman', to defeat Raja Singo Barong, who was then captured and taken to Bantarangin.

How did the story of Dewi Songgol Langit and Raja Klono Sewandono influence the creation of Reog Ponorogo?

The story of Dewi Songgol Langit and Raja Klono Sewandono inspired the creation of the Reog Ponorogo dance, where the performance included 144 pairs of horses, gamelan music, and the depiction of Raja Singo Barong dancing with a two-headed appearance.

What is the moral lesson that can be learned from the story of the origin of Reog Ponorogo?

The moral lesson from the story is that if we want to achieve something, we must strive with all our might and not rely on the efforts of others, as it can potentially harm both ourselves and others.