According to the book deemed Wedbapradangga choreographer is Bedhoyo Ketawang Sultan Agung (1613-1645) king of the 1st and largest of the Mataram kingdom with Kanjeng Kencanasari Queen, ruler of the southern ocean which is also called Kanjeng Ratu Kidul.
Before the dance was created, first ordered by Sultan Agung of gamelan experts to create a piece called Ketawang. It is said to be perfect creation after gendhingpun Sunan Kalijaga come arranged. Ketawang Bedhoyo dance performed not only at the coronation of new king, but also show once a year to coincide with the coronation day the king or "Tingalan Dalem Jumenengan".
Bedhoyo Ketawang remain displayed during the reign of Sri Paku Buwana susuhunan to-XIII (now), it's just a shift in values has occurred philosophy. The show has now Bedhoyo Ketawang transformation experienced in various aspects, both aspects of the mystical and political aspects. Show the order form still refers to the ritual traditions of the past. But the value has shifted into a cultural heritage that are considered worthy to be preserved. Bedhoyo Dance Clothing Ketawang using the motif dodot Banguntulak Ageng reason why that makes the dancers feel elegant. Gamelan music is very special accompaniment of gamelan "Kyai Kaduk Manis" and "Sweet Kyai Renggo". Gamelan instruments played only a few of Kemanak, kethuk, kenong, Kendhang Ageng, and Gong Kendhang Ageng Ketipung. Istrumen-istrumen specifically considered in addition there is also a sacred name. Ageng Kendang two named Kanjeng Kanjeng Kyai Kyai Denok and Alexander, two fiddle Kanjeng named Kyai Kyai Kanjeng Grantang and consolation as well as Gong sehuah named Kanjeng Nyai ageng Kemitir. Performing during Bedhoyo Ketawang susuhunan Sri Paku Buwana XII was held on the second day of the month Sha'ban Ruwah or in the Javanese calendar.
What makes Bedhoyo Ketawang terkandungnya interesting is the things that have special power, such as every time a birthday memorial throne increase, which is always filled with Bedhoyo Ketawang pegelaran. At times it feels very different atmosphere than usual. Even more so when a sudden sound of a swiped fiddle, accompanying the dancers out of Dalem Agung Prabasuyasa, leading to the Great Pendapa Sasanasewaka. Calm, quiet and silent! Everything is still present. The nine dancers solemnly walking with eyes full of sincerity and a great attitude.
Arriving in front Sinuhunan sitting on the throne, they sat cross-legged. Soon the sound of steady motion suarawati song, with words that clearly heard, "Raka pakenira sampun ..." ( "Your Majesty's command ...") Her voice is clear, sweet seduction was as if penetrated and infiltrated kelunan carrying incense and the fragrant smell of perfume. Meanwhile, the incense smoke incessantly steaming, rolling over the entire room pendapa great. And the atmosphere around him grew silent, solemn, influenced by the mystical prestige, which is difficult to be described and explained. The sound of gamelan and dance accompanying suarawati Ketawang Bedhoyo it reminds us of the temple in Bhatarayuddha, which describes how this natural meriahnya because the sounds of nature.
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