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Comment RSSWayang kulit, also called wayang purba, has existed in Java from before thr Hindu era (around 8th Century). A wayang show is part of a series of traditional ceremonies. It shows the heroism of ancestors in Javanese mythology. The puppets are played behind a screen by a “dalang” (puppeteer). The wayang play is also called [...]
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Home » Archive » Art HouseWAYANG KULIT: TRADITIONAL JAVA PUPPET SHOW
December 18, 2010 # 7:38 am # Art House, Central Java, Wayang, YogyakartaHistorical Place Around Sultan Palace
December 8, 2010 # 8:08 am # Art House, Central Java, Monument, Mosque, Museum, YogyakartaMuseum Sonobudoyo
The museum was built in 1925 and is located in front of the Kraton, it is the second best museum in Indonesia after Museum Nasional Jakarta. Its collections come not only from Jogja and Java, but also across Indonesia. There are prehistoric relics, ancient Javanese Literature, leather puppets, batik, keris (Javanese weapon), the bell [...]
Cemeti Art House
May 26, 2010 # 10:25 am # Art House, Gallery, Tourism Site, YogyakartaCemeti Art House is an art building that focuses on arranging exhibitions and promoting art pieces from selected Indonesian as well as foreign contemporary artists. Contemporary art is a reflection of the thoughts of artists concerning the phenomenon that are developing in the society. The House was founded in 1988 by a Yogyakarta artist, Nindityo [...]
