3.11.2011

Puppet People / wayang orang

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Indonesian arts may not be very popular and liked in his own country. However, it does not mean the Indonesian arts unpopular abroad. Wayang art played by the group of Indonesian Wayang Heritage gets rousing welcome at the Opera House in Sydney, Australia, and is scheduled to play in a number of countries in Asia, Europe, and Africa.

Cultural observer, Jaya Suprana after accompanying some members of the Indonesian Wayang Heritage group met with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono at the presidential office, Jakarta, February 17, 2011 said, some countries are interested in wayang art.

He explains, some countries already invited, among others, Germany, France, South Africa, and Singapore. Puppet group this person will be able to fulfill the invitation if you get the support from the government. "The limitations are in terms of funds," he said.

At the time meet the president, Jaya Suprana also reported that the puppet group of people that have come up with the play Banjaran Gatotkaca at the Opera House in Sydney, Australia, on December 18, 2010.

Appearances puppet group of people that got applause from an Australian citizen and an Indonesian citizen who lived in the kangaroo country. At that time, the Wayang Orang Indonesia Treasures featuring stories of heroism Gatot Kaca. They were able to attract the attention of an Australian citizen since inserting the use of English when appearing.

Wayang Orang Indonesia Heritage had raised funds amounting to Rp110 million when it appeared in Sidney. "That we donate to our brother in the vicinity of Merapi," said Jaya Suprana.

Meanwhile, Minister of Culture and Tourism Jero Wacik said the government always supports the Indonesian cultural missions abroad.

According to him, the puppet man is a very valuable art and contains a remarkable philosophy of life. "Every episode puppet man is his moral message," said Jero Wacik.

Currently, Jero Wacik was organizing a meeting between some groups of people and the puppet president. He also arranged for Wayang Orang Indonesia Heritage can perform at the Presidential Palace complex.