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Indonesian theatre includes the performing arts of traditional theater and modern theatre located in the territory of Indonesia (also called Nusantara). Some examples of Indonesian theater are Arja , Wayang , Wayang wong , Lenong , Ludruk , Janger , Randai and others.
Arja (Balinese: ᬅᬃᬚ), also known as Balinese opera, is a popular form of Balinese theatre which combines elements of opera, dance, and drama. [1] It was created in 1825 for the funeral of a Balinese prince. In the beginning, it had an all-male cast, but since the 20th century, all performers (including those playing men) have been women. [2]
Indonesian theatre people (2 C) C. Theatre companies in Indonesia (4 P) P. Indonesian plays (3 P) Puppetry in Indonesia (2 C, 4 P) T. Theatres in Indonesia (1 C)
Pages in category "Traditional drama and theatre of Indonesia" The following 28 pages are in this category, out of 28 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. A.
Indonesian martial arts are synonymous with pencak silat. [18] Nevertheless, a number of fighting arts in Indonesia are not included within the category of silat. Pencak silat styles and movements are as diverse as the Indonesian archipelago itself. Individual disciplines can be offensive as in Aceh, evasive as in Bali, or somewhere in between.
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 ] The earliest evidence of wayang comes from medieval-era texts and archeological sites dating from the late 1st millennium CE.
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.
Theatre of Indonesia (7 C, 29 P) V. Performing arts venues in Indonesia ... Pages in category "Performing arts in Indonesia" This category contains only the following ...