WAYANG KULIT, is a masterpiece of Javanese art performance that has gained recognition from UNESCO. Wayang kulit is a two-dimensional puppets carved from cow skin. The uniqueness of shadow puppets on how to play it, and the instrument that accompanies performances, called gamelan. Dalang, or the person who puppet plays should be able to speak with a different voice characters, in accordance with the wayang characters. Dalang, also must be able to "nembang" or sing, make jokes, and give advice, because in Javanese culture, Wayang, not just a spectacle, but also guidelines.
Shadow puppets played with a wide white screen. The audience enjoying the show from behind the scenes. Oil lamps are placed in front of the screen, which will be moving when were blown the wind, and the movement of the hands of the Dalang when to play, giving the effect of moving the puppets. Typically, shadow puppets staged night until dawn. Currently, to introduce puppets on tourists, puppet show condensed into 2 hours. But does not reduce the true essence of a puppet show.
When you visit Yogyakarta, you can enjoy this show at the Museum Sonobudoyo, every night starting at 20:00 to 22:00 pm. Or, at Kraton Yogyakarta every Saturday at 10:00 to 13:00 pm.
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