Content overview: “Reog Ponorogo: Father and Son Preserve Indonesian Dance Tradition on East Java’s Limestone”. In the pristine limestone mountains of East Java, Indonesia, photographer Mohammad Nur Nasikin captured a striking image of a father and son practicing Reog Ponorogo, a treasured Indonesian theatrical dance. Hanafie, a versatile Javanese artist, dressed as Bujang Ganong—a young, agile regent character—wearing a wooden ganong mask, bright red waistcoat, sembong shoulder cloth, and katok panji trousers. At his feet is his son Tirta, whose name means 'water' in Javanese, serving as the drummer.
Nasikin hopes the image will help preserve this traditional art form, highlighting the importance of intergenerational transmission. The image underscores the cultural richness of East Java and the dedication of artists like Hanafie in keeping Reog Ponorogo alive for future generations. Nova Global News curates publicly available headlines and summaries with source attribution. For the complete material, the listing points back to the source inside the network.