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Through ‘S-Banking’, UNAIR Students
Successfully Process Garbage for
School Progress

UNAIR NEWS – Five Universitas Airlangga students in a Community Service
Student Creativity Program (PKMM) team succeeded in implementing the 3R
( Reuse , Reduce and Recycle ) system to elementary school students SDN
Sidotopo IV / 51 Surabaya, so they focus on character education by increasing
awareness of the environment (waste management) and interest in reading.

The five students are Dede Wulanita Sari (team leader), Lia Dwi Lestari,
Nyayu Erika Sofiah Junaidi, Sharah Nuzila Ramadhani, and Fatmah Sapta Dewi,
all students were from Faculty of Public Health (FKM) UNAIR. The method
applied for the community serice is called “S-Banking”, inspired by one of
the programs developed by Tri Rismaharini, Surabaya Mayor, Merdeka dari
Sampah (MDS) in 2018.

According to Dede Wulanita Sari, with the program, the students SDN Sidotopo
IV / 51 Surabaya are able to choose and sort between organic and inorganic
waste. Once sorted, the waste is processed according to its type. For organic
waste (dried leaves, fruit peel, food waste) is processed into compost.

“The fertilizer is then sold or used alone. The income from fertilizer sales
can be used to develop of the library, “said Dede Wulanita.

Previously, SDN IV / 51 Sidotopo located at Jl. Bolodewo 46 Village Sidotopo,
Semampir subdistrict, Surabaya in running the vision of character education
had some obstacles, such as low awareness of students to put away the garbage
and the lack of trash cans. The organic and inorganic waste was also put into
one container and it was burnt in an open space and posed a health risk.

The limited library facilities make students’ reading interest low. This is
due to the lack of book collection which is limited to BOSDA book aids. With
creativity, Dede and friends have built MENGKUDU library.

“SDN IV / 51 Sidotopo hoped that there is a program that can solve the
problems and help the learning process that embodies character education, so
we do this PKMM program,” added Dede Wulanita.

EDUCATION in waste sorting by UNAIR students at SDN Sidotopo IV / 51
Surabaya. The S-Banking program succeeded in advancing the school. (Photo:
PKMM Unair)

Mengkudu Library

The success of Dede and friends was then reported in the paper “Dahwah Sehat”
under the guidance of UNAIR lecturer, Dr. dr. Atik Choirul Hidajah, M.Kes.
The proposal passed the selection and obtained research grant from
Kemenristekdikti for PKM 2018.

Now in this SDN, the inorganic waste from used bottles, cardboard, cans,
glass bottles etc, collected by students and will be brought to S-Banking
every week to be weighed and sold. The money from the selling is not directly
given in the form of money, but in savings that can be taken every semester
for school purposes.

From this waste management, the school gets three advantages, the environment
becomes clean and comfortable, students are taught to save money, and they
have more interest in reading so eventually MENGKUDU library was built.

MENGKUDU Library is a library system to improve reading interest by inviting
students to play an active role in adding book collection and using the
preferred method of learning through fun teaching education.

“The school response was very supportive with our program, even planning to
incorporate into the learning curriculum in the next semester,” said Dede
Wulanita Sari.

In the future, S-Banking program is expected to support MDS program,
increasing students’ awareness to preserve the environment, and increase
student’s motivation to build Mengkudu library.

“We hope that this S-Banking program can be an alternative role model for
other elementary schools to improve character education,” added Dede. (*)

Editor: Bambang Bes

What Former Head of BEM Say on Campus
as Radicalism Nest

UNAIR NEWS – The emerging issue of radicalism in the campus has invited many

comments. This is due to the arrest of suspected terrorists in several
campuses in Indonesia. However, it cannot be used as a reason that campus is
the hotbed of radicalism.

Head of Student Executive Board (BEM) period 2017/2018 Anang Fajrul
Ukhwaluddin responded to the issue. According to him, the campus as a
radicalism nest is a baseless claim. However, that statement or issue was not
accompanied by attachment or evidence of the source of data and when the
National Agency for Combating Terrorism (BNPT) conducted the research on
radicalism on campus.

“The statement that said that campus as a radicalism nest is just a mere
issue,” he said.

Anang also said that what made the campus labeled as a radicalism nest was
some arrests on students in campuses who were following jihadist sermon
group. For example, in some of the largest campuses in East Java, students
were arrested for following jihadist sermon group in 2015.

“This kind of group is exclusive and implemented around the student’s
residence,” he added.

Furthermore, Anang revealed that Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI) which is
considered radical by the government has a division for students. Anang said
it was named Gema Pembebasan. It may also be the reason why campuses are
branded as a radicalism nest.

Regarding who is responsible for the emergence this issue, Anang said that it
is a personal responsibility because the campus institutionally has never
directed its activities towards radicalism.

“But, the campus also remains obliged to provide comfort for all academicians
not to be affected by the issue,” added UNAIR Political Science student.

Anang also said how to make campus not seen as a radicalism nest. According
to him, the campus must carry out a discussion of nationalism or
deradicalization. In addition, students should always excel and follow the
course as they should be.

“Making achievements and keep studying citizenship and Pancasila is keeping
the campus’s good reputation from radicalism,” he concluded. (*)

Author: M. Najib Rahman

Editor: Feri Fenoria Rifai

East Java Gubernatorial Election,
UNAIR Not Involved in Practical
Politics

UNAIR NEWS – “Again we affirm that UNAIR has never been involved in practical
politics”. That’s the assertion made by Suko Widodo, M.Si., as Head of
Information and Public Relations Center (PIH), Universitas Airlangga, related
to the circulation of photo of UNAIR Rector supporting for one candidate in
Gubernatorial Election (Pilgub) of East Java on 27 June.

Suko said that UNAIR Rector never made any related statement about East Java
Gubernatorial Election, especially giving support to one of the candidates.

“Many times, the Rector also asserted that UNAIR maintains its purity as the
institution of education which is always neutral related to leadership
election,” added Suko.

Rector’s statement which says “Do not let UNAIR alumni fight by
themselves. We must support each other for mutual progress. For the
advancement of UNAIR alma mater and for the triumph of Satria Airlangga “is
the usual rector statement delivered during a meeting with alumni.

“During meetings with alumni, the rector always conveyed that message. It is
a universal message to motivate all UNAIR alumni to be able to realize his
ideals. So, it has nothing to do with supporting practical politics, “said
Suko.

Furthermore, Suko reiterated that as a part of public and academic community
should be intelligent not to trust irresponsible news.

“As a State University, again, we are neutral and not involved in practical
politics,” he concluded. (*)

Author: Nuri Hermawan

TERROMANTIS THERAPY Able to Improve
Motor Function of Autistic Children

UNAIR NEWS – People with autism have been lacking in motor skills. However,
by implementing an environmental motor program using terrarium and Leppy
(Learn, Play, and Happy) method, a team of five Universitas Airlangga
students successfully trained them to autistic children and able to improve
their ability to hold, assemble, pick up objects and improve other
concentrations.

“Our assistance in improving the motor skills of autistic kids is named
TERROMANTIS which means” Motor Terrarium for Autistics “, said Kartika
Khoirun Mutmainah, the leader of Student Creativity Program Team for
Community Service category (PKMM) Universitas Airlangga.

For this success, the research team consisting of Kartika Khoirun Mutmainah
(leader) and members Tiara Prastiana Putri, Eva Rosdiana Dewi, Nokky Farra

Fazria, and Brilian Ratna Wati successfully qualified for funding grant from
the Ministry of Research Technology and Higher Education (Kemenristekdikti)
in PKM 2018 program.

Kartika also said that an environmental motor program for autistic children
using terrarium with Leppy method has been practiced by teachers at Salsabila
Special School (SSS) in Tuban District, East Java. The goal is to train motor
function of children with autism.

“Our team has been disseminating and training teachers in SSS so they can
train their children with special needs (ABK) in their schools,” added
Kartika.

UNAIR PKMM TEAM disseminates the therapy program TERROMANTIS to
teachers. (PKMM doc)

This program is able to improve motor skills for children with autism,
improve insight and concern for the environment. Because terrarium made from
succulent plants grown in transparent containers has the benefit of absorbing
CO2 (carbon dioxide) in the air and producing oxygen that is useful for the
environment.

Why is that? Kartika said that the responsibility to this environment of all
mankind. It also motivates us that people with autism are able to contribute
to their environment, it is expected that everyone can do the same.

“We hope this program can be an alternative of motor therapy for children
with autism who are implemented in inclusive schools,” Kartika said. (*)

Editor: Bambang Bes

BEM Annual Program, Mudik Gratis,
Accomodates More People

UNAIR NEWS – Eid al Fitr cannot   be separated from several things, from eating
ketupat, visiting neighbors, to   returning to hometown tradition or mudik. For
some people, it is most eagerly   awaited annual tradition to gather with the
extended family. This moment is   perceived as an opportunity to meet all
relatives.

As usual, the Student Executive Board of Airlangga University (BEM UNAIR) in
cooperation with the Department of Transportation (DISHUB) provides free
mudik facilities for UNAIR students and the general public. The requirement
to participate in this program is only by copying Student Identity Card (KTM)
for student and Public Identity Card (KTP) for the public. On June 9,
yesterday, BEM UNAIR dispatched more than 300 travelers. This year’s quota is
bigger than the previous year.

Some of the routes passed this time is Bojonegoro, Sumenep, Ponorogo,
Trenggalek, Blitar, and Banyuwangi with gathering point at Campus C UNAIR.

Through the program, BEM UNAIR become student facilitator. As it is an
obligatory tradition for students to return home. This facility is also used
as a form of introduction to the community and as a support to the government
program.

“Hopefully with this program, BEMUNAIR can become a student facilitator
because basically this exodus as a mandatory tradition for students to return
home and we facilitate them so students should be able to feel the government
program with this program, especially only UNAIR and ITS which conduct the
program, “said Satria as Minister of Community Service.

In addition to free mudik, the Ministry of Community Service has done two of
their programs. Both are Ramadan Ceria and Sahur on the Road (SOTR).

Author: Pradita Desyanti

Editor: Nuri Hermawan

FH Students Win Another Debate
Competition

UNAIR NEWS – A saying, “Efforts will never betray the results”, seems very
appropriate to the students of Faculty of Law (FH) Universitas

Airlangga. They won second place a national debate competition organized by
Universitas Pelita Harapan (UPH) Karawaci on Wednesday-Friday, May 23-25.

Various preparations have been made by delegations of Semi Autonomous Body
(BSO) of Airlangga Young Jurist Society (MYMA) in a relatively short period
of time, ie only three weeks. They began to build the pros and cons for each
motion contested to undergo regular training in between their classes and
manage the time between college assignments and preparation for the
competition.

“We are preparing for about three weeks because, previously we also held a
national debate contest, Airlangga Law Compettion 2018. Some delegates also
just joined other competitions, “said the head of the delegation, Widy.

“Xavier and I have just returned from the Constitutional Court debate
competition in May,” he added.

The delegation are divided into two teams, speakers and research
teams. Speakers were Widyanti Wibowo, Xavier Nughraha, and Krisna,
while research were Safira Ramadanty and Nina Amelia.

Widy, the sixth semester student, said she was proud of her team’s success
this time as there was very limited preparation. Nevertheless, FH delegates
were able to win from a competition followed by various universities like
Diponegoro University, Padjadjaran University, and Syarif Hidayatullah
University.

“Our preliminary round was against the State University of Jember and the
University of Indonesia. In two rounds, we won 3-0 for each victory. Then,
the semifinals, we met Padjadjaran University with the motion on leniency
program implementation in competition law in Indonesia. We got a 2:
1 victory point. In the final, we were against Diponegoro University with a
motion to enact the revision of Creative Economy Law, “he said. (*)

Author: Pradita Desyanti

Editor: Feri Fenoria Rifai

Youth Follow Examples of Character in
Old Story

UNAIR NEWS – Researching the toughness of character in the old story so it
can be followed by the young generation, made a team of Student Creativity
Program of Humanities Social Research (PKM-PSH) Universitas Airlangga headed
by Mohamad Afif Ma’ruf, receive Kemenristekdikti research grant in PKM 2018 .

The toughness of the character was written in “Exploration of Ki Honggolono’s
Toughness in the History of Mirah Village and Golan Village Feud in Ponorogo
Regency” . In addition to M Afif, the PKM-PSH team also consists of Rerica
Dhea Shavila and Aisyah Nusa Ramadhana. All the three students are from State
Administration Science Program, FISIP UNAIR.

According to Moh Afif, Indonesia is known as nation with 1001 stories,
whether they are legends, folklores, stories of the past, which are inherited
through generations. The stories are still alive in the society. If the story
is a prohibition, taboo, or guidance, people still believe in it and they do
not dare to violate.

The story was of the feud between two villages, Mirah Village and Golan
Village, Sukorejo Sub-district, Ponorogo Regency, East Java, it deserves a
recommendation to emulate the younger generation. From the toughness of Ki
Honggolono, the character in the story, there are positive values ​​to
follow, high commitment, self-control, and high spirit in facing challenges.

“Our team recommend the values to be encouraged to the general public and the
younger generation in order to adopt Ki Honggolono’s toughness values ​​in in
everyday life. In order for young people to remain tough and never give up in
facing challenges, “said Moh Afif.

The recommendation was given through a seminar held by Moh Afif and friends,
May 20, 2018 in Ponorogo. The seminar was attended by representatives of
village officials and Youth Association. It was aimed to provide insights
about Ki Honggolono’s toughness values.

Rahmat, representatives of Youth Association Desa Mirah, is optimistic that
this insight will be able to make the villagers change, be open minded, and
work together to realize the welfare of the community.

Five Followed Creeds

How is the toughness story of Golan Village and Mirah Village feud still
believed until now? It was started with the past conflict between two
powerful figures in two villages; Ki Ageng Mirah and Ki Ageng Honggolono.

Geographically, these two villages are located in one area, only separated by
the river. But the people of both villages never and did not dare to make
social contacts or collaborate in activities together in one location.

It is believed that the people “must fight” just to preserve the traditions
of their ancestral heritage. They dare not violate the creeds.

The gate to the grave of Ki Ageng Honggolono in Golan Village, Kec. Sukorejo,
Kab. Ponorogo. (Photo: PKMPSH Doc)

Who are Ki Honggolono and Ki Ageng Mirah? In the past, in Golan Village lived
Ki Ageng Honggolono, a famous, powerful, and brave character. People
respected him and therefore, the government appointed him to be the
Palang(village head). He has a cousin named Ki Honggojoyo, living in the
village of Mirah and known as Ki Ageng Mirah.

Long story short, Ki Honggolono has a handsome son named Joko Lancur and Ki
Ageng Mirah has a beautiful daughter named Dewi Amirah. The children fell in
love to each other. For the sake of the happiness of his son, Ki Honggolono
is willing to propose Dewi Amirah for Joko Lancur. Ki Honggolono made the
trip to Ki Ageng Mirah’s place.

Because they had different beliefs, Ki Ageng Mirah did not accept the
proposal, so the requirements for proposal was made difficult to be met by
Joko Lancur. The first requirement, Ki Ageng Mirah asked in just one night to
make Golan River dam to irrigate the rice fields. Second, he asked for rice
and soybeans each one barn. This requirement should not be delivered, but the
barns must walk by themselves to Mirah Village.

With his supernatural powers, Ki Honggolono can meet all Ki Ageng Mirah’s
requests. He asked his students to collect rice and soybeans. However, the
barn could not be full as it was always stolen by the spirit sent by Ki Ageng
Mirah.

Ki Honggolono was annoyed. The barn then filled with damen (rice straw)
and titen (soybean skin). The damen and the titen was changed into rice and
soybeans. For the river dam, Ki Honggolono asked for Bajul Kawor (crocodile
king) help who then ordered thousands of crocodiles to stack on each other to
disrupt of Golan river water flowing to the village of Mirah.

After all the requirements were ready, Joko Lancur with Ki Honggolono and
Golan residents to Mirah Village. But Ki Ageng Mirah in front of the students
and his guests alleged that the offerings were fake, the rice and soybeans is
mixed with straw and soy skin.

Hearing that, Ki Honggolono was furious. A war broke up between these two
powerful figures, which are also followed by their disciples. In that chaotic
situation, Joko Lancur and Dewi Amirah were frustrated and decided to commit
suicide. During the war, there was a sudden flood drowning Ki Ageng Mirah and
many of his residents.

Knowing his son was dead, Ki Honggolono was very disappointed. After burying
his son, he gathered the remaining two villagers. It was at this point that
Ki Honggolono conveyed his creeds.

First, “Wong-wong Golan lan wong Mirah turun-tumurun ora oleh ngenekake
mantu”. (Golan and Mirah people and their offspring cannot be matched in a
marriage). Secondly, ”Barang utowo isen-isene ndonyo saka Desa Golan kang
awujud kayu, watu, banyu lan sapanunggalane, ora bisa digawa menyang Desa

Mirah”(Everything from Golan Village can not be brought to Mirah Village).

Third, “Barang-barange wong Golan lan desa Mirah ora bisa diwor dadi
siji”. (Golan and Mirah village stuffs cannot be united). Fourth, “Wong Golan
ora oleh gawe iyup-iyup soko kawul” (The Golan people can not make the roof
from dried straw). The fifth, “Wong Mirah ora oleh nandur, nyimpen, lan gawe
panganan saka dele” (Mirah People are prohibited from planting, storing and
making food from soybeans).

Ki Ageng Honggolono also added: ”Sing sapa wonge nglanggar aturan iki bakal
ciloko” (Anyone who violates this rule will get misfortune). Having said
that, he returned to Golan Village with a deep regret.

“These creeds are really maintained by people in these two villages,” said
Moh Afif, Head of PKM-PSH.

And according to his team’s analysis, Ki Honggolono’s commitment to propose
Dewi Amirah for his son, Joko Lancur should be an example. Despite difficult
requirements and though at first he also did not agree with the matchmaking
plan. Ki Honggolono is a role model of his disciples and village heads who
were respected by his people. After the conflict he presented himself to the
two villages’ residents.

When facing challenges and difficult conditions,   Ki Honggolono makes a
sacrifice sacrifice to please his son. (*)

Editor: Bambang Bes

Dharma Wanita UNAIR Distribute Staple
Food Packages

UNAIR NEWS – Dharma Wanita Universitas Airlangga distributes one thousand
staple food packages to the poor around UNAIR. The packages were distributed
directly by the Head of Dharma Wanita, the officials of UNAIR and Directors
of BNI at Airlangga Convention Center (ACC) Hall on Wednesday, June 6.

The distribution of staple food packages is a routine agenda of Dharma Wanita
UNAIR before Eid al Fitr. The blessing of Ramadhan can be achieved by
strengthening solidarity by reducing the burden of the poor before Eid al
Fitr.

The activity titled Staple Packages Distribution Ramadan 1439 for Community
and Orphans in UNAIR 2018 collaborated with BNI 46. For UNAIR, BNI is a
strategic partner for this event. Similar activities were also done in the
previous year.

Head of the Committee Drg. Dwi Retno Soetojo in his speech stated that the
poor community around UNAIR has the attention of the organization during this
time. This time there are six urban communities in the list of recipients
beside the Tunas Jatim Surabaya orphanage.

“The six urban communities were Airlangga, Karang Menjangan, Mojo, Mulyorejo,
Kedung Sroko, and Pacarkeling,” she said.

In details, there are 60 staple packages for the orphanage, Airlangga 125
packages, Karang Menjangan 25 packages, Mojo 75 packages, Mulyorejo 50
packages, Kedung Sroko 40 packages, and Pacarkeling 51 packages.

“There was also aid for temporary employees (PTT) and cleaning personnel in
UNAIR,” she added.

Responding to the statement Drg. Dwi, Head of Dharma Wanita UNAIR
Ms. Gusmaniarti Kusnanto, M. Pd., Expressed her gratitude to all the
committees and parties involved, especially BNI 46. Although not many, she
hoped that the aid could slightly reduce the burden especially for those who
return to their hometown.

“Hopefully this activity can bring blessings for all of us,” she said.

Lilis Suriani, one of the recipients, UNAIR Library cleaners, felt helped
with the package. According to her, during Lebaran, she has a lot of needs
that must be met especially the nine staple commodities (sembako).

“I’m very happy, it’s very helpful. Alhamdulillah. From us, there are a total
of 20 recipients. In details 10 were from Campus B; 6 from Campus A; and 4
from Campus C,” she told UNAIR NEWS before the event.

“Some our friends are going home to Purwodadi, Central Java. It helps a lot,
thank you, “Lilis added while pointing her friends.

Rector UNAIR Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih SE., MT, Ak., CMA., hoped that this
activity can be held continuously. The perfection of Ramadan, he added, is
from the activities of sharing. Therefore, these activities are expected to
ease the burden of the communities.

“Hopefully it can give us all the goodness and blessings,” she said. (*)

Author: Feri Fenoria Rifai

Editor: Nuri Hermawan

Tohoku University Initiates
Collaborative Research with Faculty of
Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga

UNAIR NEWS – Faculty of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga is in high
spirit to conduct research. After receiving some research grants from several
state institutions, Faculty of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga made
efforts to establish collaboration in the field of research.

A positive response was given by Faculty of Dentistry, Tohoku University,
Japan as a team of experts from Tohoku University provided workshops to all
staff of the department of Prosthodontics Faculty of Dental Medicine
Universitas Airlangga.

In the interview, Head of Department of Prosthodontics, Dr. Nike
Hendrijantini, drg., M.Kes., Sp.Pros (K) stated that the Tohoku team,
consisting of Prof. Sasaki, Assoc. Prof. Guang Hong and Prof. Shimidzu, gave
two workshops on animal perfusion and Methyl Metacrilat Embeding (MME).

“Both of these techniques have not been done in all faculties of dentistry
throughout Indonesia. With the improvement in skills, there will be a lot of
research can be done “, said Nike.

In a separate interview, Prof. Sasaki also expressed a very high appreciation

on Faculty of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga due to its developing
research activity.

Professor of Prosthodontics who is also Dean of Faculty of Dentistry, Tohoku
University saw a very significant change from the research process in Faculty
of Dental Medicine Universitas Airlangga.

At the end of the interview, the adjunct professor of FKG UNAIR said that the
collaborative research can produce more international journals.

“And this initiation will be a good start in the future,” he added.

Author: Public Relations FKG UNAIR

Editor: Feri Fenoria Rifai

Women Reog Community “Sardulo
Nareswari”, Empowerment and New
Tourism Potential

UNAIR NEWS – Innovation in the field of arts towards something unique creates

new potential of cultural and economic tourism. Reog art is synonymous with
men, but with the intention of empowering women, in Sawoo Village, Sawoo
Subdistrict, Ponorogo Regency a female reog arts group called “Sardulo
Nareswari” was established.

It attracted the attention of PKM Team (Student Creativity Program for
Humanities Social Research (PKMP-SH) Universitas Airlangga. The team are
Fajri Kurniararasanty, Gita Ayu Cahyaningrum, Isnaini Nur Amalina, students
of History Department, Faculty of Humanities UNAIR. They wanted to reveal
more about Ponorogo reog arts from the other side, women potential.

The PKMP-SH team, headed by Fajri Kurniararasanty, wrote “Paguyuban Sardulo
Nareswari: Women in Reog Ponorogo Arts, Dance Among Domination and
Diversity.” This manuscript has successfully passed the funding selection in
Kemenristekdikti PKM Program in 2018.

Speaking of reog arts, people will remember Ponorogo. Fajri and friends
believes that Ponorogo is a city that has uniqueness in its performing
arts. Moreover, reog became one of the internationally recognized cultural
heritage and became an icon of the city called ” Reog Land”.

“Writing about Reog Ponorogo, there are apparent interests various parties
for the sake of the arts itself. And reog is in the complexity of conflict
among the people of Ponorogo, “added Fajri.

As we all know, reog performances are presented in the form of dances, a
dramatic dance without dialogue. The movements are expected to present the
message and theme of the dance. However, it is usually performed by male
except jathilan dance by women.

In history, jathilan dance was originally performed by men dressed as
women. This is a representation of gemblak, a teenage nurtured the Warok
as kelangenan (his favorite), as an effort to maintain his supernatural
powers. But because the gemblak figure was not in accordance with religious
norms, Ponorogo regency in 1985 made a policy and change jathilan to be
performed by female dancers. The shift of jathil dancers maintained until
now.

In this regard, Fajri and friends were challenged to know further from the
perspective of women. In addition, cultural challenges in society also still
position women below men.

“We want to examine women’s lives in the world of arts, because arts and
women are an ambivalence that raises two different views in society. One side
of women is considered as a victim of exploitation, on the other women in
traditional arts are considered to break men’s domination, “said Fajri.

Members of the women’s reog community “Sardulo Nareswari”. (Photo: Doc PKMP-
SH)

Economic & Tourism Potential

Women’s reog community “Sardulo Sareswari” was established with the intention
to empower women in Sawoo Village. According to Heni Astuti, the founder of
this community, it was established to make a new breakthrough in Reog
Ponorogo arts.

According to Heni Astuti, “Sardulo Sareswari” has its own philosophical
meaning. Sardulo means tiger, while Nareswari means female or angel. If all
this time reog is usually performed by male, this new innovation wants to
give different performance.

The establishment of the “Sardulo Nareswari” community has brought an impact
on Sawoo Village’s women and surrounding communities. This community has
performed several times in various regions, not only in Ponorogo, but also
outside Ponorogo.

The stigma in society which states women   only konco wingking is eroded by the
existence of this women’s reog movement.   There is also value ​​of self-
reliance in women in Sawoo Village. This   is proven by the increasing number
of women contributing outside housewives   work.

According to Fajri and friends’, if this community developed further, it will
be able to provide new cultural tourism potential for Ponorogo regency,
especially Sawoo Village. This women’s reog community can be one of the new
icons and identity of Ponorogo, especially the art of reog which has been
performed by men.

“This new cultural tourism attraction is able to attract the attention of the
people because it has uniqueness of a performing arts. Moreover, the
performance of this female reog can encourage economic growth among the
people and increase the income of Ponorogo regency, “said Fajri
Kurniararasanty and friends in his PKMP-SH study. (*)

Editor: Bambang Bes