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The art of shadow puppets

Ever wanted to be a marionette master? Not only will you be in control of the puppet, you'll actually play God and create one. In Indonesia, and Java in particular, show puppeteer is a big thing, so much so that UNESCO has awarded the art its Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity recognition on November 7th 2003. Along with the local puppet masters, you can also help preserve this ancient form of entertainment.
Shadow puppetry, otherwise known as wayang kulit in the Indonesian language, have been around for centuries and usually tell the Indian epic stories of The Mahabarata and the Ramayana. In Java and Bali, these epics, mainly Hindu in nature also incorporates Islam and Buddhist ideals, respectively.
The dalang (puppet master) is a truly skilled individual. Not only does he/she bring the puppets to life, the dalang must also remember and recite hundreds of stories, be in charge of the music and of course create the puppets. Some even craft the puppets themselves.

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