Grebeg Suro di Bumi Reog Sebagai Destinasi Wisata yang Berkemajuan

Abstract

Ponorogo, which is known as Bumi Reog, have a tradition of Grebeg Suro to commemorate 
the night of 1 Suro or 1 Muharram in Islamic lunar year. The event holds for a full month 
and filled with various cultural arts performances and National Reog Festivals. It was a local 
wisdom turned into a progressive national and even international tourism destination. The 
purpose of the research is to inspire other regions to develop their own local wisdom into 
tourism object for economic and socio-cultural prospects. The research used anthropology 
tourism method with diachronic approach. The data gathered was analyzed using data 
triangulation technique to gain a more comprehensive understanding of a situation. The 
research result showed that a creative commodification on local wisdom could improve the 
local economy. It could be concluded that Grebeg Suro of Ponorogo, which has its roots in 
local wisdom, has a significant impact on the community and local economy. Among the key 
factor behind the successful event is its distinctive fashion. It is recommended that the event 
should also promote Panaragan signature batik with reog and peacock motifs and to promote 
culinary places that serve Ponorogo specialty foods such as sate, gule, pecel and dawet 
jabung.