The dhalang or dalang (Javanese: ꦝꦭꦁ, romanized: dhalang; [1] Indonesian: dalang) is the puppeteer in an Indonesian wayang performance. In a performance of wayang kulit, the …

A dalang is the head of his troupe who gives performances sponsored by patrons. He (or she) hires some or all the musicians who will accompany the performance directed by the dalang ‘s …

The Dhalang (Puppeteer) As the central artist of wayang kulit, the dhalang really makes the wayang and the performance come alive. He (commonly, but not exclusively male) …

The dalang, sometimes referred to as dhalang or kawi dalang, is the puppeteer behind the performance. [3][6][53] It is he who sits behind the screen, sings and narrates the dialogues of …

Wayang kulit, shadow puppetry using figures made from water buffalo hide, is considered to be the oldest freestanding puppet form; the earliest references to it date from the 800s.

In a wayang kulit performance, the puppet figures are rear-projected on a taut linen screen with a coconut oil (or electric) light. The dalang (shadow artist) manipulates carved leather figures …

Wayang Kulit, an Indonesian form of shadow puppetry, holds the audience’s attention with riveting storylines executed masterfully by the dhalang, or puppeteer. The puppets are made of buffalo …

Jul 13, 2024 · Wayang Kulit, which translates to “shadow leather,” refers to the intricately carved and painted leather puppets used in performances. These puppets are manipulated behind a …

Sep 27, 2024 · Who Is the Dalang? The Indonesian art of shadow puppetry sheds light on our new political reality.

May 23, 2024 · Puppetry masters, called dalang, train in their arts for years and are spiritual leaders of the community. The duties of a dalang are intricate and are considered vital to …