Wayang Shadow Puppets
Style, epic stories, and surprises in the world of Indonesian wayang
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Shining a light on Indonesian shadow puppets
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Did you know the audience sit both front and back stage?
Zoom into over 100 puppets in high-resolution
Experience the craftsmanship behind the intricate details
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Where wayang meets traditional Indonesian gamelan music
Are you a teacher or parent?
A downloadable lesson plan to use in the classroom or give to students to work thorugh at their own pace
Ancient Traditions: The World of Asian Puppetry
Meet the five famous brothers in puppet form
The Pandava: An Epic Wayang Story
How 5 brothers made their difference an asset to win a battle
Which island does Wayang come from?
Clue: It is the fourth largest island in Indonesia
Java
Wayang craft form assimilated in Java Island since before 10th Century
Watch a Puppet Being Made
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Which wayang is which?
How to tell the puppets apart
Can you find...
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Did you find them?
Find out if you're as keen-eyed as the hawk
Javanese accessories
How wayang dress to impress
Indonesia by color
From serene greens in Javanese temples to rainbow wayang
Strike a pose!
Can you stand like a wayang?
9 unexpected wayang characters
The puppets you didn't expect to see
How long do Wayang performances last?
8 hours
The performance usually starts late in the evening and finishes at dawn.
Visit the museum
How many puppets can you spot?
Walk Around Museum Wayang
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