The Ponorogo Regency Government is getting serious about making the Reog Ponorogo performing arts a driving force for the creative economy.
With the construction of the 126 meter high Reog Ponorogo Monument complex in the Mount Kapur area in Sampung District.
This project will last for 3 years, with a budget of Rp 85 billion. Not only building monuments, the 25 hectare land area, the Regency Government will also build a 4-star hotel, a Reog Ponorogo civilization museum, a stand for the creative economy of Reog crafts, and authentic Ponorogo food.
This project work has the full support of the Governor of East Java Province Khofifah Indar Parawansa. In fact, the Provincial Government has provided assistance of Rp. 30 billion for the construction of this project.
“We are providing assistance to this project through Provincial Financial Assistance (BK) for 2022 in the amount of IDR 30 billion,” he said when viewing the project location, Friday (03/03/2023).
Khofifah admitted that the support from the Provincial Government was not without reason, apart from being on the tourist route. The existence of the Reog Ponorogo Monument will have a positive impact on improving the economy of the Ponorogo people, especially in Sampung District.
“This is very good because it is close to Sarangan Lake tourism, and Tawangmangu. So the tourism market is very good. Especially if it’s been so many creative economy actors appear here. Some sell Reog knick-knacks, food, and even have tour guides too. Tour agencies will also live,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ponorogo Regent Sugiri Sancoko revealed, until now the work progress has entered land preparation. In the middle of this month, the construction of the hotel, monument and museum will be carried out. Meanwhile for other buildings will be stiffened in 2024. “We are optimistic that this project will be completed in December 2024. So that the benefits can be felt by the community,” he concluded. man
