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 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 ...

Yogyakarta is one of the best places in Indonesia to experience the Javanese traditional art of the puppet show, locally known as Wayang Kulit or leather puppets. Each puppet is carved by hand from ...

Blessed John Paul II was convinced that art is one effective medium by which Christianity and other non-Christian beliefs can have a dialogue within the area of the various cultures of the ...