INFOKU, BLORA -Barongan is an art form originating from Java (Central & East Java), originating from various stories and fables found in various regions on the island of Java.
Each barongan has a different version of the story in each region, but the most common and most widely used is the story from the Hikayat Panji.
The Hikayat Panji itself tells the story of Prabu Klana Sawandana from Bantarangin Regency who fell in love with Dewi Sekartaji, the daughter of the King of Kediri.
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Then Patih Bujangganong / Pujonggo Anom ordered her to ask for her hand.
They went accompanied by 4 officers, namely: Kuda Larean, Kuda Panagar, Kuda Panyisih and Kuda Sangsangan and their troops.
However, when they wanted to propose, they were blocked by Singo Barong, the incarnation of Adipati Gembong Amijoyo, who was tasked with maintaining security at the border. A fierce battle ensued .
Prabu Klana's troops were defeated, but four of his officers managed to escape and report it to the Duke of Klana Sawandana.
At that time there was also another group who wanted to propose to Dewi Sekartaji, namely Raden Panji, by sending 2 people, namely Lurah Noyontoko and Untub .
They also suffered the same fate when they were confronted by Singo Barong.
The two envoys were overwhelmed and they called for help from their fellow disciple, Joko Lodro from Kedung Srengenge.
Singo Barong was eventually defeated. However, due to his supernatural powers, Singo Barong could be revived if he were given a sumbari.
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In a separate place at the same time, Prabu Klana received a report from his troops and immediately took his main weapon, namely a whip, to fight Singo Barong in the Wengker forest .
So the battle could not be avoided and Singo Barong was defeated and paralyzed.
With Prabu Klana's magical powers, he was able to restore Singo Barong on the condition that he deliver him to Dewi Sekartaji.
When Prabu Klana arrived at Kediri Square, he met Raden Panji who also wanted to propose to Dewi Sekartaji, so a battle could not be avoided .
Until finally Prabu Klana was defeated by Raden Panji , while because Singo Barong intended to defend Prabu Klana, he was cursed by Raden Panji .
Raden Panji's curse prevented Singo Barong from returning to his human form and finally Singo Barong surrendered and devoted himself to Raden Panji .
At the end of the myth, they continued their journey to meet and propose to Dewi Sekartaji. (Roes/Various Sources)
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