It is a fact that many people in the world know that Indonesia has so many beautiful and unique cultures, one of which is the Shadow Puppet Performance.
Wayang itself has been recognized by UNESCO as an intangible world cultural heritage. Precisely on November 7, 2003. That's why we commemorate the National Puppet Day on that date.
The art of shadow puppetry has been around for quite a long time in Indonesian society and has quite a lot of fans in society, especially those in Java. To learn more, this time we will discuss various interesting things related to shadow puppet performances. This also includes the type and how the show is surviving during this pandemic.
Types of Shadow Puppets
Later we will also discuss shadow puppet performances. However, this time we will first find out about the types of shadow puppets.
In the community itself, there may also be many who find it quite easy to recognize the types of shadow puppets. Some types of shadow puppets available are:
Wayang Beber
Drink which is the first type of shadow puppet in Indonesia. Wayang Beber is the oldest type among other types of wayang. The name itself is quite unique. Taken from its own way of playing, namely by spreading it out or in Javanese it is known as exposed.
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Puppet Purwa
Puppets It is a new type of shadow puppetry that was brought and known in Indonesia around the 11th century. Precisely during the Airlangga government. The shape of the Purwa Wayang type is flat. The material is made from buffalo leather which is quite thick. This type has arms and legs so mastermind can move it. This also makes it more interesting for you to look at.
Puppet show
Golek which is much easier to find in the West Java area and is also quite well known among Indonesian society itself. This wayang only became famous in the 17th century and is still quite young among other types of wayang. The game itself is also quite different because it uses Sundanese, not Javanese.
Puppet People
Puppet only became familiar in the 18th century and is a type that is quite popular among society. This type itself was actually inspired by dramas that originated in Europe and was adapted to be closer to Indonesian culture.
Puppet Klitik
Click The actual material is not entirely made from leather but is made from wood. The sound of this puppet itself is caused by the sound of wood touching each other.
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The Fate of Puppet Show in the Middle of a Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic itself has had quite a lot of impact, including on shadow puppet performances which inevitably also stop due to the existence of protocols to help reduce the transmission of existing viruses. However, this does not mean that people cannot see shadow puppet performances.
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Thanks to the internet and technology, many people make broadcasts related to shadow puppet shows. Therefore, even though quite a lot has stopped, there are still some who perform online. So, for those of you who love shadow puppets, you can still enjoy shadow puppet performances.
Preserving Wayang Kulit in the Modern Age
The preservation of this wayang kulit performance in the midst of modern times is enough to try to remain in the community because there are still many events that show performances. The museum itself is also quite helpful in this one.
