There are some annual events in Ponorogo which performing art, culture and tradition, Some of them are :
Islamic New Year Celebration (Grebeg Suro)
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dance performance on grebeg suro opening ceremony |
Grebeg Suro is the biggest yearly event in Ponorogo which where National Festival Reyog is held. Furthermore, many cultural events will organized such as Larung Risalah Doa, Kirab Budaya (culture parade) and many more.
venue – Ponorogo center park, Ngebel Lake, Ponorogo city
Time– A week before Islamic New Year – Islamic New Year
Ponorogo Regency Aniversary
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a row of girls at culture carnival 2015 |
In every year, Ponorogo celebrating anniversary with held culture carnival. This events will presenting Culture Tradition and Pop Culture of Ponorogo.
Venue – Ponorogo City
Time – August, 11th – Every Year
Indonesia Independents Day
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reyog carnival at sawoo district |
At Indonesian Independent Day, there are two event that you can watch. First Reyog Parade at Sawoo district and at Ngebel district for the second event.
Venue – Sawoo, Ngebel
Time – August 17 – Every Year
New Year Celebration
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firework at new year celebration |
The New Year Celebration is held at the Center Park of Ponorogo with Fire Work show at Center Park of Ponorogo
Venue – Ponorogo City
Time – December, 31th
Art performance which staging monthly
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wayang kulit show |
Wayang Kulit (Javanese Puppet) – At the last saturday in every month at Ponorogo Center Park