Introduction The first time I came across Wayang Kulit, its ghostly forms left a lasting impression on me. At a time when animation is exploring unparalleled new arenas of realism, it is amazing that these comparatively simple, silhouetted puppets were able to be so memorable. As I delved into my research on this subject matter, I found that this ancient Indonesian art form has transformed and been transformed by the various cultures it touches. At the same time, however, the decline in popularity
In Vietnamese the most popular puppetry is the water puppet shows that go back to the 11th century. “Much of Vietnamese cultural heritage originates from the Red River, including the unique art of water puppetry” (video file, 2010). Imagine wearing waders and going into a waist deep pool of water to use large rods, string devices for movement and the rudders that support the puppet from under the water that can’t be seen by the audiences. These water puppets are handmade and made of wood then coated
Without tourist attractions, there would be no tourism. Malaysia is one of the worlds attractive travel destinations. It had a gorgeous colorful history. There are also have many types of tourism in Malaysia to attract the foreign. Multicultural and multiracial population, historical places, eco, beach can be the attractions and strong fundamentals of Malaysia. First, culture. Malaysia has a multicultural and multiracial population which consists of Malays, Chinese, Indians and numerous indigenous
Malaysia is a multi-ethnic, multicultural and multilingual society which consist of three major races; the Malays, the Chinese, and the Indians. They are once immigrants who are brought in as workers by the British. The tribal people who lived in Malaysia long before the existence of the three races are known as the Orang Asli which means “Original People”; they populate the East Malaysia more in Sabah (Dayak, Iban, and Bidayuh) and Sarawak (Kadazan) in our current era. There are also other immigrants
beauty of motifs in traditional architecture, the appeal of craftsmanship in traditional art form (e.g. batik textiles, stone and wood carving, calligraphy etc.), the allure of amphitheatre and musical performance (e.g. barong, various cultural dances, wayang, angklung etc.), they are all what makes up the cultural values of Indonesia (only to name a few) and make us culturally proud as a nation. However these are the good aspect of pursue of beauty in design. The bad consists of the younger generation
The artist Pacita Abad was born in Basco, Batanes, a small island located near the most northern part of the Philippines. Her parent’s involvement in politics influenced her choice in her college education as well as her early art works. Prior to her career as a painter she received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of the Philippines. She continued on to law school and became more deeply involved in social and political activism for her people and against President Ferdinand
Gamelan Music in Indonesia Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world that consists of 17,508 islands (International Religious Freedom Report). Indonesia has more than 300 ethnic groups that have different cultural backgrounds. Music is one of the important heritage cultural aspects that depict the uniqueness of Indonesia. Indonesian music is developed in all regions of the island and is a hereditary habit, which is still run by the local community. The music is spread almost throughout the
Promoting Natural Beauty and Cultures of Indonesia to The World The Republic of Indonesia is known as the largest archipelago in the world comprising more than 17,000 tropical islands, located between the Pacific and Indian Oceans and the biggest islands are: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan (Borneo), Sulawesi, and Papua. Indonesia is not complete without one of the most famous island in the world, Bali, famous for its beautiful beaches and strong culture of Indonesia. Besides being famous for its landscapes
The island of Bali is literally a beautiful island situated under the equator in Indonesian Archipelago, and one of the most interesting tourist destinations in Asia. Bali exhibits itself in the strength of the local culture and its Hindu based religion The spirit of art creativity is always a part of Balinese daily life: the cultivation of the steeply-terraced rice field, traditional dance, gamelan music, painting, wood carving, and stone carving, as reader suggests: Bali is renowned for its diverse
On the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the celebration of various cultures around the world is an everyday occurrence. Whether it be a performance at Memorial Hall or playing Javanese Gamelan, college campuses seem to encourage cultural exchange its faculty and students. However, where is the line between appreciation and appropriation? At a World Music Concert, a diverse set of students performed traditional Javanese gamelan with traditional clothes to match. Interestingly