BANYUWANGI – Thousands of Gandrung City residents were entertained by various regional cultural attractions at the Kuwung Festival last night (5/12). Residents have thronged along the route traversed by the area's cultural rainbow parade.
since 19.00 Last night the crowd had packed the starting area in front of the Banyuwangi Regency Government office on Jalan A. well. Banyuwangi Transportation Service officers have closed the roads that the parade has passed since Maghrib.
Crowds can also be seen on Jalan PB. Sudirman, Street Satsuit Tubun, and Jalan Diponegoro as the final location. The cloudy weather and occasional drizzle did not hinder the interest of the residents to witness the parade.
Until this news was written at 20.00 last night, The cultural parade is still going on. Meanwhile, Kuwung Festival 2015 this time it carries the theme of folklore or the original legend of Banyuwangi. The event is part of a series of commemorations to become Banyuwangi (Harjaba) it involves more than a thousand people.
They display a parade containing folklore or folklore from generation to generation. Not only participation 2-1 districts, six neighboring regencies/cities, namely Probolinggo, Jembrana, Kediri, Lumajang, Pasuruan, and Denpasar City, also enliven the parade.
The festival which starts around 19.00 It begins with the folklore of the Tegaldlimo District area. The community was given the appointment of Mbok Delima's travel story. For three minutes accompanied by narration, para tamu, office, and the people who witnessed the festival in front of the Banyuwangi Regency Government Office saw how Mbok DeIimo who had a magic scarf fought for his love with Panji Gimawang.
However, apparently the love is not reciprocated. Disappointed Mbok Delimo threw away his magic shawl. After the opening session is over, appear one by one the viewer area (electoral district) which contains a combination of several sub-districts that present their respective folk stories.
There is a story about Bambang Menak's graduation carried by the electoral district 1 (Tile District, perfect, Kalibaru, and Gambiran). With the main character Kebo Marcuet, The audience was amazed to see the figure of the man with the mustache fighting against his own son, namely Bambang menak.
The beat of traditional music adds to the liveliness of the performance. After Kebo Marcuet died, Bambang Menak graduated to become king. On the sidelines between one electoral district and another, there is another district appearance.
The city of Denpasar presents the story of the Mahabharata featuring the figure of Krishna. There is also the Wedaringtyas Dance which is presented by the City of Kediri. Meanwhile, the parade that was held at night made the public not get too hot while watching.
They can also watch the festival which is often referred to as the Night Carnival in peace. Final, in the closing scene, group of the Department of Culture and Tourism (Disbudpar) Banyuwangi presents a story entitled “The Magic Crow Blambangan”.
Apart from being a cover, That appearance is an illustration for the community regarding the Kuwung Festival next year. The play “The Magic Crow of Blambangan’ tells the story of Tawang Alun's keris. The last performance was getting more and more crowded when the beacon was played by every player.
Various colors of lights shined. It makes the atmosphere more festive. Meanwhile, Tasks executor (Plt) Head of Tourism, M. Yanuarto Bramuda conveyed a lot that can be learned from this year's Kuwung Festival.
Folklore theme, according to him, let many people know the original story of Blambangan. Versions of that story, according to Bram, presented by the studios near where the story originated. The role of the Kuwung Festival in enlivening Harjaba feels complete, because all districts actively participate.
Coupled with the participation of neighboring districts. According to Bramuda, it is a sign of the prestige of the festival in Banyuwangi quite well so that many people are interested in taking part in it. Bram says, Next year's theme is the history of Banyuwangi.
Drama “The Piandel Blambangan Crow” is one example of a story that will be presented at the Kuwung festival next year. “This festival is purely from the people, because they are the ones who display based on the stories that develop around them,” said Bramuda. (radar)
