Wayang Kulit Performance3/20/2021
This performance is a collaboration between BronzAge Gamelan and NAFA Arts Management and Theatre Programmes.This programme is part of Textures 2020: A Weekend with Words The third edition of the festival will take on the theme These Storied Walls.
First launched in 2018, Textures is an annual literary festival celebrating Singapore literature and the community that drives it. Engage your senses at this homegrown festival and gain a deeper appreciation for our literary works with the wide range of performances, workshops installations. ![]() To prioritise the health and well-being of our guests, please take note that we will be conducting temperature screening at the event. If you are feeling unwell or have travelledjust returned from China, South Korea, Iran, Northern Italy and Japan in the past two weeks, we seek your understanding to observe the guidelines provided by the Ministry of Health. ![]() In our own little worlds, we have been puppeteers, puppet makers, or simply the audience. I remember my childhood when puppets used to bring smiles to our faces. A couple of them even formed the heart of our summer vacations. It was no surprise that I jumped with joy when I noticed some interesting stick puppets on my trip to Bali. They were called the Wayang Kulit of Bali or the Shadow Puppets of Bali. Through this article, I explore this exciting discovery I made in Bali. Wayang Kulit or The Shadow Puppets of Indonesia Shadow puppetry or shadow play has been a popular form of storytelling since ancient ages. It has had a long history in Asia especially in Southeast Asia, India, and China. Wayang in local Bahasa means shadow and refers to the entire gamut of shadow plays in Indonesia. ![]() On my trip to Bali, I was fortunate to discover several cultural aspects of the country; beautiful temples, a mesmerizing dance form called Kecak, and the amusing puppets of Wayang. You have lots of things to do and the best part is you can do Bali on a budget as well. Click here if you are looking for more tips on where to travel in Bali. In this post, I take you through a brief history of Wayang Kulit of Bali, what it entails, and where you can experience this bit of Balinese culture. Related: Other Travel Experiences in Bali A Brief Introduction Wayang Kulit is popular not only in Bali but across the whole of Indonesia. Puppet plays are often used to convey stories of God, impart morality lessons, or educate common man about good and evil. It is not uncommon to have Wayang plays on birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions. Thus, we can clearly see that shadow puppets do not only mean entertainment in Indonesia. They are part of daily routines and of the religious and social fabric of the country. Wayang Kulit has developed into an institution over centuries and is still quite popular because of its integration into the social fabric of the county. The piece of leather is perforated and elaborately painted to represent various characters. The puppets usually have two bamboo sticks attached to them so that they can be moved easily and made to perform behind a screen of white cotton or unbleached muslin. There is a light source behind the screen that casts the shadows. Puppets can be moved closer to or farther from the light in order to create various effects and poses.
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