SHADOW PUPPET PLAYS by CHUE XI LYNN https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1 Wayang Kulit, Indonesia en-us 2021-11-04 22:15:33 UTC 2023-02-09 10:37:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3ad.png ORIGIN 2000535a https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869121519 Intangible Cultural Heritage 

Developed before the 10th century, the form had origins in the thalubomalata, the leather puppets of southern India.

The art of shadow puppetry probably spread to Java with the spread of Hinduism which is a form of stimulus and expansion diffusion from India. The layer of culture involved was Indian influences, when the Gods Hinduism were accepted in India. 

They are usually viewed on important occasions and ceremonies. It has compelling storylines executed masterfully by the Dhalang, or the puppeteer. These puppets are made of buffalo hide and it has intricate designs with its detailed costumes and colour.

It is greatly influence by ancient stories, mystical mantras and topical commentary. The play are usually set in mythological times and dramatised episodes from Hindu epics ( Ramayana and mahabharata) Some plays are of Javanese creation, being elaborations of the legend of the five heroic Pandava brothers. The performance goes all night for eight to nine hours from midnight till dawn 

Acculturation : Integration, it is sharing and spreading the culture whereby society becomes 'richer' in culture. 


]]> 2021-11-05 03:40:42 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869121519 REFERENCE 2000535a https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869133717 Encyclopaedia Britannica. (2018, August 1). wayang | Indonesian theatre. Retrieved November 18, 2021, from https://www.britannica.com/art/wayang

Mahabharata Performance: Wayang Kulit Jawa: Arjuna Slays a Giant. (2009, November 29). [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Of7ViIM9Wwc

Mohan, K. R. (n.d.). Wayang Kulit: Indonesia’s Extraordinary Shadow Puppetry Tradition. Asia Society. Retrieved November 18, 2021, from https://asiasociety.org/new-york/wayang-kulit-indonesias-extraordinary-shadow-puppetry-tradition

Wayang puppet theatre. (n.d.). UNESCO. Retrieved November 14, 2021, from https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/wayang-puppet-theatre-00063 

]]> 2021-11-05 03:48:06 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869133717 DEVELOPMENT 1 2001029d https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869138016 Wayang Kulit performances in Java were crafted from native stories and local language(from Sanskrit to Javanese). In addition, Javanese developed the performances differences in terms of style and composition, and it also experienced a change in the puppets' appearance.

It was proved that animism in Indonesia had inspired the puppet arts, while animism believes that all-natural phenomena and inanimate objects have a soul or spirit that energizes them.

In general, Wayang Kuilt grew and became mature in Java.



]]> 2021-11-05 03:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869138016 DEVELOPMENT 2 2000900g1 https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869147690 Wayang kulit spread through maritime trade alongside Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam through Relocation Diffusion. It morphed over time to suit the religious, social, and political climates of each country.

An example of Stimulus Diffusion occurs as Muslim practitioners added new “clown-servant” characters to weave mystical, Islamic elements (and humorous and philosophical interludes) into otherwise Hindu stories.


]]> 2021-11-05 03:57:01 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869147690 DEVELOPMENT 3 2000535a https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869165455 Puppets need not necessarily be of ancient stories or mythlogy. This example shows how it is changed to the context of modernisation. this was suppose to be inspired by Star Wars and this is the Stormtrooper.

This example was used to reconnect Southeast Asian youth with the traditional art of wayang kulit. A year later, as the company Fusion Wayang Kulit, they developed a twenty minute wayang kulit adaptation of George Lucas’ film Star Wars: A New Hope called Peperangan Bintang. The project was born out of a shared interest in American science fiction and traditional Southeast Asian art.

CHALLENGE

However, Wayang Puppet Theatre is experiencing the loss of characteristics as the performers modify the show according to the trends and preferences of youth to attract the audience. 



]]> 2021-11-05 04:09:48 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1869165455 TYPES OF WAYANG(PUPPETS) 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1871828828 Different types of wayang puppets start to form while keeping some key traits of their original art form, integration of influences can also be seen on tangible aspects of this art form such as materials used to craft, appearances, and how its performed.

The first influence is stimulus diffusion of how different regions of Java 'integrate' their traditions and culture into the puppetry arts. And also, external cultural influences also help shape Wayang art and performance in Indonesia.

In 2003, these wayang puppets has been notably recognized by UNESCO as an intangible heritage of humanity. The Indonesian authorities are also required to make conservation efforts to ensure the wayang kulit is recognized and passed down to generations.


-Wayang Kulit
-Wayang beber
-Wayang klitik
-Wayang golek
-Wayang Topeng
-Wayang wong

]]> 2021-11-06 17:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1871828828 1-WAYANG KULIT 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1871844376 The Wayang Kulit is made with the use of leather materials and is carefully chiseled with fine tools, supported with meticulously shared buffalo horn handles and control rods. The puppet is also finished with beautiful hues, including gold.



]]> 2021-11-06 18:14:35 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1871844376 3-WAYANG KLITIK 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877372466 Originated from eastern java.

The wayang klitik is similar to the wayang kulit. However thin pieces of wood are used instead of leather and they are smaller in size. Unlike the resistance from breakage of the wayang kulit, this is more susceptible to breakage during battle scenes performance due to the material.]]> 2021-11-09 06:04:49 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877372466 4-WAYANG GOLEK 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877381570 Wayang golek is a 3-dimensional wooden puppet controlled with a wooden rod that connects the puppet from the body to the head. The construction of this type of puppet contributes to the expressiveness and aptitude of imitating human dances.

it is believed to be originated from China and arrived in Java around the 17th CE, through relocation diffusion. Apart from external influences, the oldest traditions also come from the North Coast of Java(pasisir region). Under Chinese and Muslim influences, expansion diffusion spread to the east and South. ]]> 2021-11-09 06:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877381570 5-WAYANG WONG 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877386763 This is a type of theatrical performance infused with classical Javanese and Balinese dance, with storylines taken from the popular Hindu culture-Ramayana.

The performance is played by actors, instead of puppets, which this type is also widely known as 'human wayang. The actors imitate the movements of puppets in traditional puppetry performances.

Some of the conservation efforts for this can be seen in Jakarta. Where the Jakarta city government invested funds in the Bharata theatre for renovation in the 2000s, where the stage is utilized to perform for the public.

]]> 2021-11-09 06:13:46 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877386763 2- WAYANG BEBER 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877388992 Wayang Beber is a performance that is told using scroll painting with a storyline, accompanied with musical instruments. First, emerge in the 10th CE, it was drawn on leaves using black and white tones. The art form is influenced by acculturation by the symbols of Hinduism-Buddhism. The significance of the performance has also evolved from a ritual aspect to entertainment.

The threats that cause a recede in popularity is mainly due to Islamic kingdom policies on forbidding pictures representing living and spells in the performance. In addition, poverty, chaos, and civil war have also caused the art form to be dying by 19th to 20th CE. Under postmodernization, with more conservation efforts by the new order Indonesia to encourage the revival of wayang beber around the end of 20th CE.]]> 2021-11-09 06:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1877388992 GROUP 3 2001029d https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1888898779 Trenyce
Eugene (2000900G)
Xi Lynn (2000694F)
Loh Xue Li (2001029D)
]]> 2021-11-14 07:49:27 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1888898779 PRODUCERS, CONSUMER & CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCE 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899509947
CULTURAL SIGNIFICANCES:
Used as a medium for entertainment, guidance, and the order of the society. The wayang is used to depict the balance between good and evil, and also expresses the importance of respect, duty, and loyalty.
The Wayang kulit combines deep spiritual meaning, entertainment, and storytelling, extraordinarily musical, philosophy, political commentary, and humor. This art form presents a significant side of the Java culture through shadow puppetry.

CONSUMER SIGNIFICANCES:
In the local context, the wayang kulit still plays a part as a tradition and prestigious form of art in Indonesia. This can be seen in how tourism (Indonesia) still performs the Wayang kulit for international audiences.
Due to its popularity in Indonesia, the wayang kulit has influenced other parts of the world such as China, India, and turkey. due to its popularity in Java.

]]> 2021-11-18 13:36:14 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899509947 2001029d https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899631421 Wayang kulit performance]]> 2021-11-18 14:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899631421 INFLUENCES 2000535a https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899680651
Wayang kulit is used as a medium when cultural expansion and stimulus diffusion is brought to Java, where stories are told to the public through art and performance.

In the 930 a.d, due to economic factors of trading in Southeast Asia has introduced and helped bring in the spread of Hinduism in Java. after years of flourishing Hindu traditions, Islam spread to Java and began to significantly influence the people however, the strong Hindu tradition of wayang kulit still remained.]]> 2021-11-18 14:35:23 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899680651 PRODUCER SIGNIFICANCE: DALANG 2000694f https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899824561 For producer significance, the puppetry is performed by the 'dalang', which is also known as the master puppeteer, together with a group of musicians and female and male singers, to perform for the Wayang Kulit performance.

The 'dalang' is a puppet master, a storyteller through manipulates shadow puppets behind linen canvas with light and shadow. In addition, it needs to know and interpret literature in puppet making and movement, in singing and directing music in the performance

They play a significance in the transmission of cultural knowledge used in both ceremonial and secular contexts.]]> 2021-11-18 15:24:40 UTC https://padlet.com/2000694f/676vyxmuvg8m8nl1/wish/1899824561