The
History of Java Museum has four rooms: the theatre room, the collection room,
the 3D room, and the diorama room. Each room has a different function so that
visitors do not feel bored when in the museum. There are so many historical
relics in the History of Java Museum. These relics are a reflection of the
events of how Javanese society formed.
What is Jepaplok?
Jepaplok
One of the art artifacts in the History of Java Museum
is Jepaplok. Jepaplok is
the name of a dance group with a dragon head motif involving nine female
dancers. The word Jepaplok comes
from the words Njeplak (open
quickly) and Nyaplok (to
annex). The origin of this dance is from the interest of the choreographer when
watching a traditional dance that uses a leathered horse performance
in Tulungagung, East Java.
Jepaplok, depicts a mythological animal in the form of a
dragon, which is illustrated as the evil ruler of the forest. This dance does
not create a story and consists of four parts. People's beliefs about the
Dragon Dina, barong,
or dragon should be seen as animals that bring disaster to humans and be seen
as helpers and protectors for humans.
In the show, the dancers play a giant mask resembling
a dragon's head. The mask is made in such a way as to symbolize the evil
character (bully), and on the mask, the mouth can be opened and closed by
holding the wooden protrusion behind the mask. The opening and closing of the mask,
when played, creates a "plok-plok-plok" sound, so many people call it
"Caplokan."
Not only Jejaplok art
artifacts that are in the History of Java Museum. You can also see other
historical relics in the History of Java Museum, such as puppets, kris, hand
cannon weapons, and many more. You can also take pictures in the diorama room,
a place for selfie photos with 3D facilities, making your photos very
interesting and a good spot for taking a photo.
History Of Java Museum
Information & Reservation Center
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