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What is a wayang?

What is a wayang? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. An Indonesian puppet. The most commonly known is Wayang Kulit, the Javanese shadow puppet made from animal skin.
  2. A shadow theater
  3. A shadow theater performance
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Wayang, the Javanese, Sundanese, and Balinese shadow puppet theatre shows display several mythological legends such as Ramayana and Mahabharata, and many more.
Classic arts of Java include gamelan music and wayang puppet shows.
The wayang kulit show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
One of the significant breakthroughs Poedijono made is his use of English in his wayang performances.
Nowadays, wayang is broadcast on the radio, blaring from open-air eateries.
Thus, the wayang is not only a cultural show, but also a sacred performance, with a ritual opening led by the puppeteer.

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