Wayang Golek Research Articles

COMMUNICATION PATTERNS OF WAYANG GOLEK PUPPETEERS IN PROVIDING SOCIAL CRITICISM MESSAGES TO THEIR AUDIENCES IN BANDUNG REGENCY

This study aims to investigate the communication patterns of wayang golek puppeteers in Bandung Regency as they deliver social criticism messages to their audiences. The primary objective is to understand how traditional wayang golek performances can address contemporary social issues while engaging audiences in meaningful dialogue. Employing a qualitative research methodology, this study utilized direct observations and in-depth interviews with key participants, including wayang golek puppeteers and audience members. The data collection involved attending live performances, analyzing the content and delivery of social critiques, and conducting interviews to gain insights into the effectiveness and reception of these performances. The findings reveal that Wayang Golek puppeteers employ interactive techniques to engage their audiences, incorporating contemporary issues into traditional narratives to provoke thought and reflection. The performances demonstrate a successful adaptation of cultural practices to address modern societal challenges, fostering a participatory dialogue between the puppeteers and their audiences. The study highlights the role of cultural symbols and allegories in bridging traditional values with contemporary social critiques and underscores the importance of maintaining cultural heritage while addressing current issues. The results contribute to the broader discourse on participatory communication and the role of traditional art forms in societal change.

The Women Leadership in Discourse of the Indonesian Wayang Golek

Puppets are not only entertainment but also reflect philosophical values. Arimbi Ngadeg Ratu, an Indonesian rod puppet, is full of wise advice, moral teachings, and philosophical phrases about politics and power. In emphasizing gender and leadership, women occupy roles defined in their specific positions within the hierarchy and simultaneously function within the constraints of their gender roles. This study uses the Gadamer hermeneutic for interpretation; the method is based on experience, history, and tradition from a cultural feminism perspective. Research findings show the role and position of women as mothers who nurture and educate their children to be good leaders. Women have complementary roles and positions in their families, but they must be able to be independent. Women also have the right to assemble, rehearse, lead an organization, and have the freedom to make their own choices. Women also have the same abilities as men to become political leaders and have equal opportunities to compete for power. Leadership roles for women are achieved by fighting in the realm of patriarchal norms. Reframing the image of women's political leadership from a gender viewpoint that considers keeping values and principles an operation of feminism seems proper.

ETHNOGRAPHY OF CULTURAL COMMUNICATION WAYANG GOLEK MADE FROM WASTE IN BOGOR CITY, WEST JAVA

This research discusses the cultural communication of wayang golek performances made fromwaste in Bogor City, West Java. In the midst of the phenomenon of cultural degradation in bigcities, Sanggar Edas Bogor City is still maintaining the existence of wayang golek, especiallymaintaining cultural preservation while caring for the environment. This research uses anethnographic communication approach which consists of three stages, communicative situations,communicative events, and communicative actions. This research, which was conducted from 2023to 2024, used descriptive qualitative research methods through observation data collection,interviews and documentation studies. The research results show that the three stages of theethnographic communication study model, namely the communicative situation, explain that theconditions when communication occurs in a wayang golek performance are adjusted depending onthe place, time or communication activities in a wayang golek performance. The second stage,namely communicative events, explains that communicative events include all of the componentsand complete devices, starting from the purpose of communication, common topics throughmessages related to awareness of environmental damage due to uncontrolled waste, involvingparticipants who use the same language varieties, maintaining Sundanese language rules. the sameway to interact in a wayang golek performance. And the third stage, namely communicative action,is the process of exchanging environmental messages, ideas and feelings between the puppeteerand the audience

Symbolic Form of Puppets in Character Wayang Golek Purwa Sunda

Symbolic Form of Puppets in Character Wayang Golek Purwa Sunda

The Role of Sinden in Wayang Golek: Functions And Challenges

In this era, the artists who preserve wayang golek are elderly. The urge need of the next generation to continue the journey of this art. Especially a sinden, in this art the role of sinden is very important even almost equivalent to the dalang. There are many young people who already have artist legality, whether academically or not. But rarely are they willing and able to be involved in the realm of wayang golek. This obstacle is related to the very high musical complexity. The focus of this research is to analyze the role of a sinden in wayang golek performances, both in terms of functions and challenges. The method in this research uses descriptive qualitative, with data collection techniques through literature and field study. Literature study is in the form of theses and dissertations. This technique to analyze previous studies related to the object of research. Field study techniques, namely data collection by means of observation, interviews, document collection, and triangulation. The position of sinden in this performance is very important, visual aesthetics and musicality of sinden are very influential on the success of a wayang performance. This is a big challenge for anyone who wants to become a wayang singer. Understanding Sundanese musical knowledge and lakon wayang is the main asset for a sinden. Also the risk of social pressure by facing society’s negative paradigm towards the profession of sinden. This study explored more deeply the specific functions and challenges of sinden wayang golek, visually, musically and socially.

Instilling Religious Character Values in Nadran Tradition for Fisherman Communities in Banten, Indonesia

Fishermen all over the world have traditions to gather with their families and friends to give thanks for their harvest and the abundance of the sea. This study described the existence, implementation, and religious values of the Nadran tradition in the coastal areas of Pandeglang Regency of Banten, Indonesia. The research used qualitative research with the Anthropology of education as the data analysis tool, especially through cultural transmission theory. This research found that there had been a process of cultural transmission through the Nadran ceremony from one individual or group to another group. Then, in terms of context, the ceremony is still in accordance with past generations. However, in terms of content and method, there have been changes. It found that the philosophical value of the nadran tradition in the Islamic view is that culture is drawn to religion because in the Panimbang and Labuan areas, nadran events, which always used to use wayang golek (puppet shows), have now been replaced with other activities such as prayer together (istigosah), religious lectures, and other Islamic activities. It indicates the existing cultural norms inserted into Islamic religious and cultural values. Even though the buffalo head offerings are still used, this nadran expresses gratitude to God. Apart from being a tourist attraction, this nadran can also instill religious character values in the younger generation.

Preserving Wayang Golek: The Rationale of Radio Komunitas Seni dan Budaya Maja FM Program Selection

Wayang Golek as an integral part of the Sundanese culture, is at risk due to globalization and modern influences. To counter this, RKSB Maja FM, a community radio in Bandung, West Java, has initiated the "Preserving the Art of Wayang Golek" program as a form of local cultural preservation. This research aims to understand the process and motivation behind the selection of Wayang Golek art performances for broadcast on RKSB Maja FM, as well as to explore its impact on the preservation of Sundanese culture and its influence on the listening community. This study uses a qualitative method with an instrumental case study approach. It gathers information through in-depth interviews with RKSB Maja FM members involved in the selection and implementation of the program, as well as the analysis of related documents. It gathers information through in-depth interviews with RKSB Maja FM members involved in the selection and implementation of the program, as well as the analysis of related documents. The research findings indicate that RKSB Maja FM chose the program "Preserving the Art of Wayang Golek" because Wayang Golek is a distinctive identity of Sundanese society and holds significant cultural values. The program aims to protect the continuity of this art form from outside influences and to ensure that the younger generation does not forget about Wayang Golek. RKSB Maja FM sees radio broadcasting as an effective medium for preserving and introducing Wayang Golek to the broader community. In conclusion, the broadcasting program "Preserving the Art of Wayang Golek" is RKSB Maja FM's effort to safeguard the cultural heritage of Sundanese culture and strengthen the local cultural identity amidst the challenges of globalization.

THE WAYANG GOLEK PERFORMANCE AS ONE OF THE VARIETY OF THE ARTISTS OF THE PUP THAT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ISLAND OF JAVA

The Indonesian nation has diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. One form of cultural diversity that exists is wayang. The islands of Java and Bali have become places for the development of traditional wayang arts. The UN oversees an institution called UNESCO as an institution that focuses on issues regarding education, culture and science, which then records wayang as a work of cultural art in the international world. By giving this award, the Indonesian people should protect and preserve wayang.This study aims to examine, identify, and know the meaning of cultural traditions and symbols contained in wayang golek performances and their influence on the surrounding community and daily activities. In this study, the method used is the observation method, by collecting data from various sources of journals and the internet, while in analyzing using the phenomenological method.From the research that has been done, it is found that the wayang golek show contains teachings and good values conveyed by a dalang with his characteristics so that the messages to be conveyed can be easily accepted by the public watching the wayang performance. Wayang shows have an impact on several aspects including social, political, economic, and religious aspects.Keywords: Wayang Golek, Symbol, Value

STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN JELEKONG SEBAGAI DAERAH TUJUAN WISATA DI KABUPATEN BANDUNG (LOKASI STUDI: KELURAHAN JELEKONG, KABUPATEN BANDUNG)

Jelekong is an educational tourism village located in Baleendah District, Bandung Regency. It offers a typical rural panorama, a center for making wayang golek crafts, Sundanese art performances, and a producer of paintings with artistic and cultural value. This research has aims to formulate a tourism development strategy with an existing art and cultural approach. The methods used in the research include identifying the characteristics of tourist objects, including attractions, amenities, accessibility, and management, identifying visitor characteristics, and formulating tourism development strategies from the results of the SWOT analysis. The analysis results show that the great potential for edutourism in this area is still faced with several obstacles, such as lack of promotion, the need for regional arrangement, and collaboration with various parties. Some of the strategies that have been formulated are expected to support the development of tourism in Jelekong Village such as strengthening the promotion of the attractiveness of art education tourism in Jelekong Village, strengthening management through technology training and promotion for Kompepar as the manager, improving the quality of existing facilities in the tourist village. Keywords: tourism development strategy; edutourism; creative village; Jelekong Village.

The Empowerment of Community Potential in Cirawamekar Village, Cipatat District, West Bandung Regency (A Case Study of Wayang Golek Craftsmen)

The Empowerment of Community Potential in Cirawamekar Village, Cipatat District, West Bandung Regency (A Case Study of Wayang Golek Craftsmen)

Transmedia effects on business, aesthetics and production of a traditional cultural product on the example of shadow puppet shows in Indonesia

Media is one of the main instruments for promoting and differentiating businesses from each other. Awareness of the brand, loyalty to the brand, attitude towards the services and products of a business and other factors that affect the sales of more products are all possible with targeted advertising in media. Television interactions and performing arts show the power relationship to the issue of the new format of stage offerings into a screen with anew aesthetic. The studies in the community very clearly show the problem of media and technology intervention in traditional culture of Indonesia itself and in the ways of its promotion and monetization. The issue of hybridity is common in puppet shows (which will be a case for this research) in the community, although in fact the quality of the show becomes worth researching further. Qualitative approach promises a new perspective for the existence of traditional art in the digital media age. The case of media sharing uploads becomes the primary source of data, in addition to the forms of live performances in the community. Streaming technology is a testament to the level of stage art’s path to new digital culture communication. The results of the hypotheses testing based on the effect of digital marketing on the two variables of consumer participation and consumer value regarding the traditional Indonesian art of puppet shows did not have an acceptable significant effect (p < 0.05), but in relation to the role of digital marketing on consumer confidence, this amount is regarded as acceptable. Conclusion. Power relations produce creative products in the context of television culture, and become a reference for wayang hybridity in society. The success of revitalizing wayang golek as an investor power relation in shifting the function of wayang as a medium for public entertainment.

The Values In Wayang Golek Entrepreneurship

The main objective of this research is to find religious, social and cultural values based on wayang golek entrepreneurship. The research method used is a qualitative method. Meanwhile, the respondents were taken using purposive technique. Data collection is done by in-dept-interview, documentation, and observation. The results of the study indicate that there are moral values in the wayang golek business because to make wayang, one must understand the character of the wayang. While the puppet characters include wisdom, musharaka, and honesty. second, the preservation of wayang is carried out by providing training to elementary school students so that the younger generation understands wayang. In addition, the wayang market is held from Bogor, DKI. Jakarta, D.I. Yogyakarta, and Bali. Finally, making puppets must pay attention to the type of wood because the wood used will be related to the resistance of the puppets.

The Tradition of Ngaruat Lembur for the Community (Ethnographic Study of Ngaruat Tradition Overtime in Parigi Hamlet, Belendung Village, Cibogo Sub-District, Subang District)

This research is motivated by the still holding of the Ngaruat Lembur tradition in the Parigi Hamlet, Belendung Village in the midst of the times that have undergone many changes caused by advances in science and technology. This study aims to describe and analyze the process of organizing the Ngaruat Lembur tradition for the people of Parigi Hamlet, Belendung Village. In addition, it aims to describe and analyze the values ??contained in the tradition. This study uses an ethnographic type of research, which is a qualitative design whose research describes and interprets the same pattern of values, behavior, beliefs, and language of a group of the same culture. The data collection techniques used were in-depth interviews, participatory observations, and documentation. The data obtained will be reviewed with Cultural Theory and other relevant theories. Based on the discussion of the research results, it is concluded: (1) The process of organizing the Ngaruat Lembur tradition for the people of Parigi Hamlet, Belendung Village includes the "initial process" which is prepared by supporters voluntarily and with high enthusiasm through committee formation activities, fundraising, making various foods, and cleaning. village environment; The “peak process” is carried out by the supporters with solemnity and high enthusiasm through numbal activities, the Dewi Sri procession, the celebration of nyandak tumpeng, wayang golek performances, and ruatan; and the “final process” which was completed by the supporters with high responsibility and sincere devotion through cleaning up the hamlet environment and disbanding the committee. (2) The values ??contained in the tradition include "religious magical values" which are seen in numbal activities, the Dewi Sri procession, the celebration of nyandak tumpeng, and ruatan as a means of expressing gratitude for the produce of the earth, respect for the ancestors, and refuse reinforcements; “togetherness values” as seen in the activities of forming the committee, raising funds, making various foods, cleaning the hamlet environment, and disbanding the committee as a means of strengthening brotherhood ties; and the “material values” that appear in the wayang golek performances as a means of entertainment, populist economy, and practical politics.

A Review of The Sundanese Scale Theory

This article aims to discuss Kusumadinata’s scale theory in Sundanese music which has been taught in educational institutions in West Java, Indonesia. According to Kusumadinata’s scale theory, sorog and pelog are scales derived from salendro scale in gamelan salendro performance. In my previous research, I investigated three genres of Sundanese performing arts which have existed since the Hindu era, namely goong renteng, pantun, and tarawangsa. The results indicate that the pelog scale has independently existed since the Hindu era. Then, I analyzed the phenomenon that occurs in the gamelan salendro performance, i.e., its melody (rebab and vocals) conventionally modulate into scale ‘like sorog’, occasionally into scale ‘like pelog’. In contrast, the instruments of gamelan are in the salendro scale. However, the analysis on the sorog in the previous research was not enough, so that in this paper, I will focus on the sorog. To find out the relationship between melody (vocal and rebab) and gamelan instruments, I examined the actual performances of gamelan salendro and wayang golek purwa. It became clear that the salendro scale derives four types of sorog. The findings of this study indicate that sorog has existed since the 19th century by this phenomenon, and the scale now called sorog is a scale derived from salendro.

Maintaining the Existence of Wayang Golek Punakawan Sunda through Photography

Wayang Golek is one of the nation's cultural heritage that grows and develops in West Java, and its existence still exists today but is starting to decline. Photography is one part of the technology that can bridge the Punakawan Sundanese Wayang Golek Culture in maintaining its existence. The purpose of the research is to maintain the existence of the Punakawan Sundanese Wayang Golek Culture through the media of Photography. The research method uses a qualitative descriptive approach obtained through interviews, observations and is equipped with photographic works. The results of this study indicate that Photography can be one of the media in maintaining the existence of Wayang Golek, especially the Sundanese Punakawan group, through social media such as Instagram. Photography by researchers and other artists' works shared via Instagram can be spread worldwide and stored forever, with periodic and continuous stages, the existence of Wayang Golek, especially Punakawan Sundanese, will be maintained.Keywords: Art Fotografi; Punakawan;Culture Wayang Golek.

Designing Character for Bandung Tourism Campaign

Bandung is the capital of west java province in Indonesia. It was referred to Paris van Java because of the beauty. Nowadays, since access to the city of Bandung is easier both domestically and international, Bandung become the travel destination. Like other travel destination in Indonesia, Bandung known as shopping and culinary tourism destination. To differentiate Bandung with other destination city in Indonesia, it need a differentiator that will help to characterize the city. A character design that used as a soft tourism campaign is needed. It will become the ambassador to persuade the target market to come and love Bandung as a city tourism destination. First of all, mascot will be a good way to represent and branding the city. The mascot should be developed to represent a culture and positive image of the city and become the pride for its citizens. Object of this study was Cepot from wayang golek Sunda. The Research covers visual aspects, philosophical and ideological. Every character designs are influenced by the culture. Each culture has different visual traditions with different ideological backgrounds. The best approach before make a character design, is to recognize the character design in every culture. How a culture affect the human figure and its visual style and the living creatures. The character culture can be found in its design history, anatomy and story. It become the basis of the new character creation.

Makna Sosial dalam Nilai-nilai Budaya Sunda pada Lakon Wayang Golek Ki Dalang Wisnu Sunarya

This research is focused Social Meanings in Sundanese Cultural Values in the Wayang Golek Play, Ki Dalang Wisnu Sunarya, especially the Sundanese people are famous for their people who are soméah (friendly), handap asor (courtesy of others), silih asih (loving each other), silih asuh (protecting each other), and silih asah (mutually improving oneself). The aim is to find out Sundanese social meanings and cultural values conveyed through the puppet show. This paper uses a descriptive method. The data source used is primary data from direct interviews of people related to the puppet show. Meanwhile, the researcher gets secondary data from diaries, supporting books, documents, and other reading sources. The data analysis technique used triangulation through data reduction, data display, data conclusions. The puppet performances are both a viewing medium and a guidance medium—shows and guides based on cultural elements. The application of the Sundanese cultural values of silih asih, silih asuh, and silih asah is indirectly felt by the people who watch it, which cannot be separated from the characters or puppeteers who play the storyline of the puppet performances. Ki Dalang Wisnu Sunarya reflects the meaning of Sundanese cultural values, where the skill of a puppeteer can be proven when the puppet story has entered the content section of the guidance, such as the message of good teachings that are always conveyed.

Searching for Wayang Golek: Islamic Rod Puppets and Chinese Woodwork in Java

Searching for Wayang Golek: Islamic Rod Puppets and Chinese Woodwork in Java

Promoting students’ tolerance awareness in the context of peace education through Wayang Golek

Tolerance awareness is one of important aspect to realizing peace education that train students to avoid of using violence. This study aims to represent the results of the tolerance awareness training guide using “wayang golek” as a media to realize peace education by using indigenous heritage that has been tested for acceptability standards. Research and development model used in this study which has been modified according to the needs and deficiency of researchers in the field, so that it consists of six stages: preliminary study, planning, product making, product testing, product revision, and final product. The assessment that used in this study was adjusted to "Standards for Evaluation of Educational Programs, Projects, and Materials by the joint committee" which involves two experts in the field of guidance and counseling as well as practitioners in the field. The result shows that the guide of tolerance awareness training using “wayang golek” as a media fulfilling the acceptability standards. Recommendation for further researchers to test the effectiveness of the product using experimental method.

Putala Naach and Wayang: Ramayana Tradition in Puppet Theatre in Assam and Bali

The Ramayana is not only a Hindu epic, it is a symbol of truth, victory over evil, and this is the reason the main route of the epic has accepted by many countries along with India also. Many local parts of Ramayana have also recognised. Not only in literature, but the Ramayana tradition has preserved in performing art form also. Bali of Indonesia is one of the tourist attraction places for its tradition, culture, and puppetry. Besides the local version of Ramayana, through the Wayang (puppet) the Ramayana has been preserved in Bali. For thousands of years, the stories of Rama, Sita, Hanoman and Ravana have been told in Java and Bali in Indonesia, and thru Wayang (Wayang Kulit and wayang Golek) the Ramayana tradition has been performing. In the North-eastern state of India in Assam, the Ramayana tradition has been performing thru Putala Naach (puppet). The Ramayana tradition has been preserved in two different puppetry forms. In Bali, the Ramayana tradition has performed in shadow puppet (Wayang Kulit), but in Assam, the Ramayana tradition has been performing thru string puppet. Though there is a vast difference between Wayang and Putala Naach, this paper has tried to examine the relationship between them thru the stories of Ramayana, the repertoires, the puppeteers, the beginning rituals, and the musical accompaniments.