Wayang Kulit and Gamelan Ensemble

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What is Wayang Kulit?

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A traditional Indonesian shadow puppet theater that originated in Java and Bali.

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What does the word 'Wayang' mean?

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Shadow or imagination.

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What does the word 'Kulit' mean?

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Skin or leather, referring to the material used to make the puppets.

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When is it believed that Wayang Kulit developed?

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Around the 10th century.

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What are the main influences on Wayang Kulit?

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Indigenous Javanese animistic traditions and Hindu epics, particularly the Ramayana and Mahabharata.

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What role does Wayang Kulit play in storytelling?

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It teaches moral lessons, philosophy, and religion.

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What recognition did Wayang Kulit receive from UNESCO?

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Proclaimed as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003.

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What is the role of the Dalang in Wayang Kulit?

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The puppet master who leads the performance.

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What materials are used to make the puppets in Wayang Kulit?

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Buffalo or goat skin.

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What is a kelir in Wayang Kulit?

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The white cotton screen where shadows are projected.