Wayang Kulit
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Javanese shadow puppetry
Wayang: shadow; Kulit: skin or leather
From 1000 years ago
One of the greatest storytelling traditions
Based on Ramayana and Mahabharata
Teaches moral, ethical, philosophical ideas
Occasions for Performance
Marriage
Circumcision
Village harvest
Political campaign
Entertainment
Performance for Protection
 Offer community protection
 Audience feels safe
 Audience believes puppets and Dhalang are
charmed with magical spirits
 Spiritual benefits: defense in times of crisis,
exorcism
Gamelan Orchestra in Wayang Kulit
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