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Abstract

Ponorogo is a district that is famous for its unique art, namely Reyog. Facing threats to cultural heritage due to
the influence of western culture in Indonesia, the Solah Wetan Arts Community was formed with the aim of preserving
Ponorogo Reyog art. A research was conducted (1) on the background to the founding of the Solah Wetan Arts
Community, (2) how the community developed from 2009 to 2019, (3) what role the community played in preserving
Ponorogo Reyog art during that period. This research uses historical research methods; topic selection, heuristics,
verification, interpretation, and historiography. The aim of this research is to explain the background to the founding of
the Solah Wetan Arts Community, to describe the development of the Solah Wetan Arts Community from 2009 - 2019, to
analyze the role of the Solah Wetan Arts Community in preserving the arts of Reyog Ponorogo in 2009 - 2019. The
research results show that the Solah Wetan Arts Community has experienced an increase in the number of students,
growing from 60 people in 2009 to 100 people in 2013. The preservation process involves protective measures such as
special training in Ponorogo Reyog art. The community also focuses on costume development, peacock dhadhak, stories,
music and classroom development. Utilization efforts are made by using it as a means of entertainment, educational
means, building community identity and cultural festivals. Overall, the Solah Wetan Arts Community has played an
important role in preserving and promoting Reyog Ponorogo art.
Keywords: Community, Preservation, Arts