These puppet masters are set to perform at Jl. Margautama.
Warming up: A young puppet master practices his set. (JP/Maksum Nur Fauzan) |
“The theme is 'Gelar Sanding Dalang 1000 Bocah' [A Show of 1000 Young Puppet Masters]. There’s going to be a birthday celebration for the recognition of wayang as a world cultural heritage and a presentation of it as a traditional, contemporary and popular product,” Umar added.
Moreover, the festival also features a workshop on tatah sungging process and wayang sodo making process for students in Yogyakarta and two seminars on “Supporting Wayang in the 21st Century” and the different kinds of contemporary and classic shadows puppets.
Tourism Minister Arief Yahya said the festival is in line with creative industry and tourism.
“This event can inspire artists to further exploring their own work. It can also support the creative economy industry as these shadow puppets can be purchased by tourists,” told Arief. (JakartaPost)
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