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Wayang is a classical Javanese shadow puppet performance that originated in Java before the 10th century. There are two main types of puppets used: three-dimensional wooden puppets and flat leather shadow puppets. The performances are accompanied by gamelan musicians who provide music to set the atmosphere for different scenes.

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Wayang Shadow Puppet Resouce

Wayang is a classical Javanese shadow puppet performance that originated in Java before the 10th century. There are two main types of puppets used: three-dimensional wooden puppets and flat leather shadow puppets. The performances are accompanied by gamelan musicians who provide music to set the atmosphere for different scenes.

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Wayang - Shadow Puppets


Wayang - Shadow Puppets
What is Wayang?
Wayang is a classical Javanese shadow puppet performance that can be
traced back to before the 10th Century. Wayang is renowned for its elaborate
and orchestrated performance and this ancient form of storytelling originated from the
Indonesian island of Java.
The two most common types of puppets that feature in Wayang are three - dimensional
wooden puppets called Wayang Klitik and flat leather shadow puppets called Wayang
Kulit which are projected in front of a screen lit from behind.
Wayang is accompanied by gamelan musicians who provide music for the show and
create the appropriate atmosphere for each scene.

Discover
Watch this helpful video to see a Wayang Puppet Theatre performance!
Task: What facts can you find out about Indonesia? How many islands are there?
How many languages are spoken there?

Listen
Listen to these gamelan pieces and think about how your puppet show is going
to work alongside the music.
Baris by Gong Kebyar of Peliatan
Rangsang by Gamelan Wayang Sasak
What atmosphere does the music create?
Is there a clear beginning and end?
Are there any changes in tempo or dynamics
that may affect your story?
Get Creative
Use the template and instructions provided to create you own
Wayang shadow puppet. To create your shadow puppets you will need:
• A template
• Card
• Hole punch
• Paper Fasteners/Split Pins
• Lolly Sticks/Coffee Stirrers

You may wish to decorate your puppet using:


• Felt tip pens
• Paints
• String

Remember: The most common colours featured in Wayang are Black, Gold, Red
and White. Black and White are used to show the characters body. Gold and
Red are used to represent jewellry and costume.

To create your shadow theatre you will need:


• A white cloth or large sheet of paper or a plain wall
• A torch or a lamp

Listen back to the gamelan pieces included in this resource or the music you created as
a class and think about a story that could accompany these pieces.
Where is your story set?
What type of characters are involved?
How many characters are there?
How does the music support your story?
How does your story begin? How does it end?

Perform
Once you have created your puppets and developed your story, perform your
show alongside the gamelan pieces you have listened to or the piece you
have created. Film the results to show to friends, family or the rest
of your class.

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