About Copyright of Reog Ponorogo

Malaysia claim toward Reog Ponorogo made anger, not only citizen of Ponorogo, East Java. Before this, the song:Rasa Sayange claim owned by Malaysia too. Batik (specific design), snatched by this country too.

"if this time many art and Indonesian tradition claim owned by Malaysia, that is stupidity of Indonesia government", Djaduk FeriantoButet Monologue stage performance in Purnabudaya Jogja.

"in industrial era like now. who fast,he/she get. We don't need to shouts while art of Indonesia registered in copy-right in Malaysia name. Immediately, list and collect all inventory art of Indonesia, and register to world copyright organization."

Copy-Right, according to Djaduk, very close with royalty and acknowledgment. Ghost of copy-right not only came from Malaysia government, but also from pirates and download internet.

Beside that, one of weakness our government, that is not exist database, documentation, or name of creator that arts.

Case of Reog Ponorogo, Rasa Sayange song, etc. Should became experience. "Our weakness,didn't think far. When our art good, played everywhere, and then claimed by others. We'll be shocked. Must anticipated early on." Heniy Astianto said.