With its UNESCO designation as a “Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity” in 2003, wayang puppet theater is without a doubt one of the most celebrated icons of Indonesian culture.

Thu, July 5, 2018 Published on Jul. 5, 2018 Published on 2018-07-05T14:42:39+07:00 group of children was playing in the courtyard hidden under shady trees in Kanutan hamlet, Bantul, Yogyakarta. They ...

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - For many, wayang (puppets) convey images of old culture and alien heroes. Kresna, Arjuna or Bima as well as Rama and Shinta are hazily remembered, in contrast to Superman or Batman ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Wayang Museum located in Kota Tua, West Jakarta, is temporarily closed until the end of the year. This closure is intended to prepare a new exhibition space to attract more ...

A funky green Wak Jamal brings the comedy, while the mystical Bapa Jin Gedung Gemita serves as your genie-like companion. Dewa Betara Guru rules over three worlds, Maharaja Rawana plays the villain, ...

The Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppets are an important cultural tradition in Indonesia, and have been a part of community life for many generations. The puppets are often used to depict ancient epic poems ...