Ponorogo is a regency (kabupaten) of East Java

East Java

East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and islands to its east and to its north East Java is a province of Indonesia. It is located on the eastern part of the island of Java and includes neighboring Madura and...

, Indonesia

Indonesia

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. It is known as the location of the origin of Indonesian traditional show, the Reog Ponorogo

Reog

Reog is a traditional Indonesian dance form.There are many types of Reogs in Indonesia, but the most notable ones are Reog Ponorogo and Reog Sunda . Although both share a similar name, there is no connection nor similar theme among these traditions...

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Ponorogo is located in East Java. It is divided into 21 districts: Babadan, Badegan, Balong, Bungkal, Jambon, Jenangan, Jetis, Kauman, Mlarak, Ngebel, Ngrayun, Ponorogo, Pudak, Pulung, Sambit, Sampung, Sawoo, Siman, Slahung, Sooko and Sukorejo.

Ponorogo also known for its culinary specialty, Sate Ponorogo, grilled marinated chicken satay served in peanut

Peanut

The peanut, or groundnut , is a species in the legume or "bean" family , so it is not a nut. The peanut was probably first cultivated in the valleys of Peru. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing tall...

sauce, garnished with shredded shallots, chili paste, and lime juice.

Otonomy Awards

In Otonomy Awards 2011, Ponorogo Regency got Grand Award of Public Service Innovation.

External link

Official website Ponorogo Online Community Forum Paguyuban Warga Ponorogo Kotareyog.com - Blogger Warok Ponorogo Community