Bountiful Local Arts

1. Reog Kendang Tulungagung

Reog Kendang is a traditional art from Tulungagung Regency, distinct from other reog forms. Reog Kendang is more similar to a group of dancers on the Tifa or Jimbe type of musical instrument combined with Jaranan art, as in Javanese it is called Kendang.


Pertunjukan Reog Kendang yang berasal dari Tulungagung, Jawa Timur. (tugu.tulungagungdaring.id)

2. Tiban

Tiban is a folk dance or ritual that has been part of East Javanese culture for generations. The Tiban dance is always performed during the dry season as a request to the Almighty, hoping for rain. There is a deep meaning behind the Tiban dance ritual, symbolizing a hope for a noble message for the preservation of nature.


Ilustrasi kesenian Tiban/Foto: Adhar Muttaqin

3. Jaranan

In Tulungagung, jaranan is a highly popular regional tradition and is considered an essential part of any event held in the region. Jaranan comes in many variations, such as senterewe jaranan, campursari jaranan, pegon jaranan, and Javanese jaranan. In Tulungagung, the most commonly performed type is campursari jaranan. The equipment used includes gandang, kenong, gong, slompet, costumes, accessories, and kuda lumping.


Jaranan Senterewe Khas Tulungagung. Foto: Blog Kulo