The Existence of The Art of Jaran Bodhag in Probolinggo During 2004-2017

Abstract

 

The art of Jaran Bodhag is an interesting traditional art and has it’s own uniqueness
compared to the other form of the art of Jaranan. Jaran Bodhag is the result of the inovation
of people in Probolinggo, because they can’t perfom Jaran Kencak. This art became the
icon of Probolinggo that shows the  Pandhalungan culture of Probolinggo. The problems in
this research are: What is the reason behind the creation of Jaran Bodhag?; How is the
existence of the art of Jaran Bodhag during 2004-2017 in Probolinggo? ; What is the artist,
people, and the government of Probolingo effort to preserve the existence of the art of
Jaran Bodhag in Probolinggo? The purpose of this research is to describe the  existence of
the art of Jaran Bodhag during 2004-2017. The research method that being used is hitorical
research method with the cultural anthropology approach and functionalism theory. This
research is expected to give a contribution and information about the connection of
Pendhalungan culture and the existence of Jaran Bodhag. The conclusion of this research is
the the reason behind the creation of Jaran Bodhag and it’s existential form during 20042017,

and the artist, people, and the government of Probolingo effort to preserve the
existence of the art of Jaran Bodhag.