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  2. Wayang - Wikipedia

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    Wayang kulit performance by the famous Indonesian dalang (puppet master) Manteb Soedharsono, with the story "Gathutkaca Winisuda", in Bentara Budaya Jakarta, Indonesia, on 31 July 2010. Wayang (Javanese: ꦮꦪꦁ, romanized: wayang) is a traditional form of puppet theatre play originating from the Indonesian island of Java.

  3. Wayang kulit - Wikipedia

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    A wayang kulit performance accompanied by a gamelan orchestra, between 1862 and 1872. Wayang is the traditional puppet theatre of Indonesia. [6] [7] [8] It is an ancient form of storytelling known for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles. [9]

  4. Theatre of Indonesia - Wikipedia

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    Wayang is a traditional form of puppet theatre play originated on the Indonesian island of Java. Wayang kulit is a unique form of theatre employing light and shadow. The puppets are crafted from buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks.

  5. Wayang golek - Wikipedia

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    Wayang golek (wooden puppet) performance, Indonesia The history of the wayang golek began in the 17th century. Initially, the wayang golek art emerged and was born on the north coast of the island of Java, especially in Cirebon, the wayang used is the wayang cepak in the form of a papak or flat head.

  6. List of Intangible Cultural Heritage elements in Indonesia

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    Indonesian Kris: 2008 00112: The kris or is a Javanese asymmetrical dagger with a distinctive blade-patterning achieved through alternating laminations of iron and nickelous iron. Wayang puppet theatre 2008 00063: Wayang is a traditional form of puppet theatre play originating from the island of Java. Indonesian Batik: 2009 00170

  7. Dalang (puppeteer) - Wikipedia

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    The wayang kulit performance by the Indonesian notable dalang (puppet master) Manteb Soedharsono, with the story "Gathutkaca Winisuda", in Bentara Budaya Jakarta, to commemorate the anniversary of the Kompas daily. The dhalang or dalang (Javanese: ꦝꦭꦁ, romanized: dhalang; [1] Indonesian: dalang) is the puppeteer in an Indonesian wayang ...

  8. Shadow play - Wikipedia

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    A performance of wayang, an Indonesian shadow puppet form. Shadow play, also known as shadow puppetry, is an ancient form of storytelling and entertainment which uses flat articulated cut-out figures (shadow puppets) which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen or scrim. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include ...

  9. Puppetry - Wikipedia

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    Wayang Golek Performance (3D Wooden Puppet), Indonesia. Puppetry is a very ancient art form, thought to have originated about 4000 years ago. [1] Puppets have been used since the earliest times to animate and communicate the ideas and needs of human societies. [3] Some historians claim that they pre-date actors in theatre. [4]