PLAY IN MOJOKERTO BANTENGAN Celebration of the Arts in Mojokerto Regency Got bantengan ' ' Lost ' '

in order of Age, is now starting to squirm As the past few decades art bantengan in Mojokerto began a populist among people in Mojokerto. In fact, is the art of actually lived since colonial times. Here is the story of art blooming kempisnya. Imron ARLADO, Mojokerto---ARTS bantengan in Mojokerto growing in mountain regions, such as under Pacet, Trawas and Jatirejo. In the three areas of performing arts, attract dozens of employees in each of these statements can flourish. In one area, the recorded Pacet more than 19 groups that still exist. For registered groups, Trawas Jatirejo four groups, three teams and Kutorejo district Gondang into three groups. One observer culture Mojokerto, l. bantengan Speed the development of art in the mountainous region, which is already old. Since colonial times, art The Mission of the show, who now lives in the Village, sajen Pacet district join forces to fight invaders in the land of Mojokerto. During the colonial era, they have banned together and are concentrated in one place. For this reason, so they make entertainment or folk art and can be shown to the public. ' ' so if art showed invaders cannot deny. Thus, entertainment and popular art, ' ' said the man who now 68 years old. Over time, the development of this

art reached its own people. But in the days of the new order, a second experience of art is opaque. Reason bantengan art that uses the head of a bull in each show, is prohibited because it is considered one of the iconic political parties. However, once the New Order collapsed, arts to grow again. One stalk art began to blossom again. For this reason, Frame, who is also Chairman of the Association for cultural Mojokerto (HBM) hopes that the Government could do to become an icon of Mojokerto bantengan. Similar added Mojokerto district of Arts Council President (DKKM), Eko EDI Susanto. As President of the Council for the arts, it was a shame if that became heir to the great Mojokerto Kingdom Majapahit apparent icons. ' ' Yes, indeed, just ludruk Jombang, Ponorogo reog, Surabaya is a Remo. This LHA Mojokerto have, what is art? ' Darmo ' he said some time ago. To strengthen the Government's attention to art bantengan become an icon of Mojokerto, DKKM held bantengan Festival is held in the square, Pacet sajen area to this day. Then 31 participants, held yesterday bantengan shows attracted the attention of the public. Bantengan Antuasisme ' ' the art and society is enormous. Thus, it is very possible if art is used as icons Mojokerto, ' ' said Mulyadi, Chairman of the Organizing Committee.