Dalang (puppeteer) - Wikipedia
The dhalang or dalang (Javanese: dhalang; Indonesian: dalang) is the puppeteer in an Indonesian wayang performance. In a performance of wayang kulit, the dalang sits behind a screen (kelir) made of white cotton stretched on a wooden frame.
Wayang - Wikipedia
Hundreds of people will stay up all night long to watch the superstar performers, dalang, who command extravagant fees and are international celebrities. Some of the most famous dalang in recent history are Ki Nartosabdho, Ki Anom Suroto, Ki Asep Sunandar Sunarya, Ki Sugino, and Ki Manteb Sudarsono. [citation needed]
Wayang kulit - Wikipedia
Wayang kulit (Javanese: ꦮꦪꦁ ꦏꦸꦭꦶꦠ꧀) is a traditional form of shadow puppetry originally found in the cultures of Java and Bali in Indonesia. [ 1 ] In a wayang kulit performance, the puppet figures are rear-projected on a taut linen screen with a coconut oil (or electric) light.
The History of Indonesian Puppet Theater (Wayang)
Although wayang encompasses traditional Javanese stories and Hindu elements, most dalang are Muslims. Contemporary dalang consider themselves the literal or spiritual descendants of the wali. The elongation of arms, noses, and other features that gives an air of abstraction to the Javanese figures is attributed to this tradition.
Dalang - World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts
Most dalang know how to carve figures and many innovate new figures that appeal to the current audiences. The accomplished dalang is a master of narrative, dance, music, visual arts and iconography, local culture, ritual lore, political and social critique, comedy, philosophy and religion.
Wayang Kulit: Indonesia's Extraordinary Shadow Puppetry Tradition
Wayang kulit combines deep spiritual meaning, entertaining storytelling, extraordinary musicality (both in the gamelan and vocals), deep philosophical messages, current political commentary, and bawdy humor. It is one of the most complete art …
The Dhalang (Puppeteer) - Museum of International Folk Art
As the central artist of wayang kulit, the dhalang really makes the wayang and the performance come alive. He (commonly, but not exclusively male) manipulates every character, conducts the gamelan orchestra, and sometimes makes puppets or designs them.
Wayang - World Encyclopedia of Puppetry Arts
The dalang delivers narration, controls the gong chime orchestra, usually called a gamelan, and normally delivers all the dialogue, as well as moving all the figures. He (or sometimes she) is also responsible for singing mood songs, reciting mantra that safeguard the performance, and infusing humour into the tale.
Dalang (puppeteer) - Wikiwand
The dhalang or dalang (Javanese: dhalang; Indonesian: dalang) is the puppeteer in an Indonesian wayang performance.
Wayang puppet theatre - intangible heritage - Culture Sector
2021年9月9日 · Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, this ancient form of storytelling originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For ten centuries wayang flourished at the royal courts of Java and Bali as well as in rural areas.