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Wooden Puppets of West Java

Puppets performances made of wood, called Wayang Golek, are a performing art originating from West Java, Indonesia. This performance is performed by a person called a The Dalang, accompanied by traditional music. The background story of this Wayang Golek is taken from the Mahabharata and Ramayana stories.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 11.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Bandung, Indonesia
Camera: ILCE-6400
Copyright: © Indra Gumilar Prasetya