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.

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 ...

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 - The acting governor of the Special Capital Region of Jakarta, Teguh Setyabudi, inaugurated the renovation of the Wayang Museum building on Friday, Jan. 24. According to Teguh, this ...

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 ...

This photo taken with a mobile phone shows people visiting Wayang Museum in Jakarta, Indonesia, Jan. 12, 2025. Wayang, a unique theatrical form honored as Indonesia's cultural crown jewel, consists ...