Name : Ria Siti Mei Saroh

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Topic : Wayang
• Definition (General description)
• History ( Origin )
• Function / Use
• Type of Wayang
• Making Process

2. Drafting
a. Definition
- Based on the linguistic meaning, the word Wayang comes from the old Javanese
language, namely wod And yang.
- With the meaning of this word, it can be said that Wayang means a vague shadowy
form.
- Wayang is a puppet of a person made from carved leather or wood and so on
which can be used to play characters in traditional drama performances.
- Wayang is usually played by a person called a “dalang”
b. History
The widespread development of this art occurred during the Hindu-Buddhist period,
especially between 800 and 1500. According to myth, a prince named Aji Saka brought
aspects of Indian culture to Java. The long ritual opening of a puppet show celebrates
 its arrival on the island. To which, Aji Saka came with hanacaraka, the Javanese
Sanskrit alphabet, which he then divided into four. The poetic language used by the
puppeteers in wayang songs and narratives was mixed with Sanskrit-based words.
Meanwhile, Balinese (who remain Hindu) believe wayang was introduced by refugees
from Majapahit, the last Hindu-Buddhist kingdom on Java, when it fell around 1520.
c. Function / Use
Wayang have several functions and uses, namely As a forum for preserving regional
culture and traditional stories, as a depiction of two different groups, namely groups
with good character and groups with bad character, as a means to instill a social spirit
because usually wayang performances are held on a large scale and gather many people,
As a medium for people’s entertainment, and as a means of character education because
it provides messages and mandates in the story.
d. Type of Wayang
Wayang is a performing art that has been designated by UNESCO as the most famous
shadow puppet show from Indonesia. The types of wayang themselves can be divided
based on the form of wayang, namely shadow wayang which is one of the most popular
wayang in Indonesia, there are also wayang golek, wayang orang, wayang beber,
wayang klitik, and there is also wayang suket
e. Making process
Making wayang also goes through several stages and processes, namely:
1. First, a puppet maker will make the desired puppet pattern. Once finished, the pattern
will be copied onto buffalo leather which will be used as a puppet.
2. The pattern that has been made will later be used as a carving or footing.
3. The next stage, the existing patterns from the skin are ready, then the puppet will be
sewn and joined in each part to become one.
4. Lastly is the coloring process. This process aims to ensure that the puppets produced
match your wishes and can attract attention.

Wayang
Based on the linguistic meaning, the word Wayang comes from the old Javanese
language, namely wod And yang. With the meaning of this word, it can be said that
Wayang means a vague shadowy form. Wayang is a puppet of a person made from
carved leather or wood and so on which can be used to play characters in traditional
drama performances. Wayang is usually played by a person called a “dalang”

The widespread development of this art occurred during the Hindu-Buddhist period,
especially between 800 and 1500. According to myth, a prince named Aji Saka brought
aspects of Indian culture to Java. The long ritual opening of a puppet show celebrates
its arrival on the island. To which, Aji Saka came with hanacaraka, the Javanese
Sanskrit alphabet, which he then divided into four. The poetic language used by the
puppeteers in wayang songs and narratives was mixed with Sanskrit-based words.
 Meanwhile, Balinese (who remain Hindu) believe wayang was introduced by refugees
from Majapahit, the last Hindu-Buddhist kingdom on Java, when it fell around 1520.

Wayang have several functions and uses, namely As a forum for preserving regional
culture and traditional stories, as a depiction of two different groups, namely groups
with good character and groups with bad character, as a means to instill a social spirit
because usually wayang performances are held on a large scale and gather many people,
As a medium for people’s entertainment, and as a means of character education because
it provides messages and mandates in the story.

Wayang is a performing art that has been designated by UNESCO as the most famous
shadow puppet show from Indonesia. The types of wayang themselves can be divided
based on the form of wayang, namely shadow wayang which is one of the most popular
wayang in Indonesia, there are also wayang golek, wayang orang, wayang beber,
wayang klitik, and there is also wayang suket.

Making wayang also goes through several stages and processes, namely:

1. First, a puppet maker will make the desired puppet pattern. Once finished, the
pattern will be copied onto buffalo leather which will be used as a puppet.
2. The pattern that has been made will later be used as a carving or footing.
3. The next stage, the existing patterns from the skin are ready, then the puppet will be
sewn and joined in each part to become one.
4. Lastly is the coloring process. This process aims to ensure that the puppets produced
match your wishes and can attract attention.

Wayang is a traditional Indonesian performing art involving wooden or leather puppets

played by puppeteers. Puppet performances usually contain moral messages or legends
that have been passed down from generation to generation from their ancestors.
However, currently, the art of wayang performance is facing the challenges of
modernization and globalization which can affect its existence

3. Revising

Wayang

Based on the linguistic meaning, the word Wayang comes from the old Javanese
language, namely wod And yang. With the meaning of this word, it can be said that
Wayang means a vague shadowy form. Wayang is a puppet of a person made from
carved leather or wood and so on which can be used to play characters in traditional
drama performances. Wayang is usually played by a person called a “dalang”

The widespread development of this art occurred during the Hindu-Buddhist period,
especially between 800 and 1500. According to myth, a prince named Aji Saka brought
aspects of Indian culture to Java. The long ritual opening of a puppet show celebrates
 its arrival on the island. To which, Aji Saka came with hanacaraka, the Javanese
Sanskrit alphabet, which he then divided into four. The poetic language used by the
puppeteers in wayang songs and narratives was mixed with Sanskrit-based words.
Meanwhile, Balinese (who remain Hindu) believe wayang was introduced by refugees
from Majapahit, the last Hindu-Buddhist kingdom on Java, when it fell around 1520.

Wayang have several functions and uses, namely As a forum for preserving regional
culture and traditional stories, as a depiction of two different groups, namely groups
with good character and groups with bad character, as a means to instill a social spirit
because usually wayang performances are held on a large scale and gather many people,
As a medium for people’s entertainment, and as a means of character education because
it provides messages and mandates in the story.

Wayang is a performing art that has been designated by UNESCO as the most famous
shadow puppet show from Indonesia. The types of wayang themselves can be divided
based on the form of wayang, namely shadow wayang which is one of the most popular
wayang in Indonesia, there are also wayang golek, wayang orang, wayang beber,
wayang klitik, and there is also wayang suket.
Making wayang also goes through several stages and processes, namely: First, a puppet
maker will make the desired puppet pattern. Once finished, the pattern will be copied
onto buffalo leather which will be used as a puppet. The pattern that has been made will
later be used as a carving or footing. The next stage, the existing patterns from the skin
are ready, then the puppet will be sewn and joined in each part to become one. Lastly
is the coloring process. This process aims to ensure that the puppets produced match
your wishes and can attract attention.
Wayang is a traditional Indonesian performing art involving wooden or leather puppets
played by puppeteers. Puppet performances usually contain moral messages or legends
that have been passed down from generation to generation from their ancestors.
However, currently, the art of wayang performance is facing the challenges of
modernization and globalization which can affect its existence.

4. Editing

Based on the linguistic meaning, the word Wayang comes from the old Javanese
language, namely wod And yang. With the meaning of this word, it can be said that
Wayang means a vague shadowy form. Wayang is a puppet of a person made from carved
leather or wood and so on which can be used to play characters in traditional drama
performances. Wayang is usually played by a person called a “dalang”
The widespread development of this art occurred during the Hindu-Buddhist period,
especially between 800 and 1500. According to myth, a prince named Aji Saka brought
aspects of Indian culture to Java. The long ritual opening of a puppet show celebrates its
arrival on the island. To which, Aji Saka came with hanacaraka, the Javanese Sanskrit
alphabet, which he then divided into four. The poetic language used by the puppeteers in
 wayang songs and narratives was mixed with Sanskrit-based words. Meanwhile, Balinese
(who remain Hindu) believe (that) wayang was introduced by refugees from Majapahit, the
last Hindu-Buddhist kingdom on Java, when it fell around 1520.
Wayang have (has) several functions and uses, namely As a forum for preserving
regional culture and traditional stories, as a depiction of two different groups, namely
groups with good character and groups with bad character, as a means to instill a social
spirit because usually wayang performances are held on a large scale and gather many
people, As a medium for people’s entertainment, and as a means of character education
because it provides messages and mandates in the story.
Wayang is a performing art that has been designated by UNESCO as the most
famous shadow puppet show from Indonesia. The types of wayang themselves can be
divided based on the form of wayang, namely Wayang Kulit which is one of the most
popular wayang in Indonesia, there are also wayang golek, wayang orang, wayang beber,
wayang klitik, and there is also wayang suket.
Making wayang also goes through several stages and processes, namely: First, a
puppet maker will make the desired puppet pattern. Once finished, the pattern will be
copied onto buffalo leather which will be used as a puppet. The pattern that has been made
will later be used as a carving or footing. The next stage, the existing patterns from the skin
are ready, then the puppet will be sewn and joined in each part to become one. Lastly is the
coloring process. This process aims to ensure that the puppets produced match your wishes
and can attract attention.(delete)

Wayang is a traditional Indonesian performing art involving wooden or leather

puppets played by puppeteers. Puppet performances usually contain moral messages or
legends that have been passed down from generation to generation from their ancestors.
However, currently, the art of wayang performance is facing the challenges of
modernization and globalization which can affect its existence.

Final Text
Wayang

Based on its linguistic meaning, the word wayang comes from the old Javanese language,
namely wod and yang. With the meaning of this word, it can be said that Wayang means a
vague, shadowy form. Wayang is a puppet of a person made from carved leather, wood, and so
on, which can be used to play characters in traditional drama performances. Wayang is usually
played by a person called a “Dalang.” The widespread development of this art occurred during
the Hindu-Buddhist period, especially between 800 and 1500. According to myth, a prince
named Aji Saka brought aspects of Indian culture to Java. The long ritual opening of a puppet
show celebrates its arrival on the island. Aji Saka came with hanacaraka, the Javanese Sanskrit
alphabet, which he then divided into four. The poetic language used by the puppeteers in
Wayang songs and narratives was mixed with Sanskrit-based words. Meanwhile, Balinese
(who remain Hindu) believe wayang was introduced by refugees from Majapahit, the last
Hindu-Buddhist kingdom on Java, when it fell around 1520.
Wayang has several functions and uses, namely: as a forum for preserving regional culture and
traditional stories; as a depiction of two different groups, namely groups with good character
and groups with bad character; as a means to instill a social spirit because usually wayang
performances are held on a large scale and gather many people; as a medium for people’s
entertainment; and as a means of character education because it provides messages and
mandates in the story. Wayang is a performing art that has been designated by UNESCO as the
most famous shadow puppet show from Indonesia. The types of wayang themselves can be
divided based on the form of wayang, namely wayang Kulit, which is one of the most popular
wayang in Indonesia; there are also wayang golek, wayang orang, wayang beber, wayang klitik,
and there is also wayang suket.
Wayang is a traditional Indonesian performing art involving wooden or leather puppets played
by puppeteers. Wayang performances usually contain moral messages or legends that have
been passed down from generation to generation by their ancestors. However, currently, the art
of wayang performance is facing the challenges of modernization and globalization, which can
affect its existence.