Wayang Research Articles

Intercultural Communication: A Study on Music as an Element in the Wayang Kulit of Kelantan

This research discusses intercultural relations in the performing art of wayang kulit Kelantan, by examining the phenomena of communication between cultures that occur within the multi-ethnic Kelantanese community, with a focus on the element of music. In order to understand the intercultural communication that occurs in the element of music, Kumpulan Wayang Kulit Sri Campuran was chosen as the main research subject due to the group’s characteristic ethnic diversity, which comprises Malay, Chinese, and Siamese, as well as the community that is directly and indirectly involved in the performance, which also comprises various ethnicities, thus illustrating the existence of the phenomena of intercultural communication. Methods of observation on the element of music in performances held at several locations by this group have been able to prove the existence of clear intercultural communications within the multi-ethnic community in Kelantan. These phenomena also show that this group specifically, and the Kelantanese community in general, upholds cultural collectivism that strengthens intercultural relations, whereby people from various cultural backgrounds can be brought together by a single performance that clearly showcases characteristics of teamwork, tolerance, understanding, compatibility, sharing, and harmony.

Preservation of Local Culture Art Wayang Topeng Malangan In Padepokan Topeng Asmarabangun Art

The results of culture and civilization need to be preserved in accordance with the current situation and conditions as well as changing circumstances. Wayang topeng Malangan is one of the folk arts of the Malang area which is very famous for its local elements. This research was conducted in Dusun Kedungmonggo, Karangpandan Village, Pakisaji, Malang. The approach used in this study is a qualitative approach with data obtained through observation, interviews and documentation. The type of research used is phenomenology

“SILK SHADOWS SPEAK:” PERFORMING THE VOICES OF CHILDREN THROUGH WAYANG KULIT AND HERITAGE FOLKTALES

There is extensive literature on drama and theatre in education regarding the role, value and benefits of performative tools to enhance learning, stimulating creativity and cognitive of children. However, while there is a substantial and well-evidenced body of literature in this area, there are few studies that present the voices of those directly affected by these claims; the children involved as participants in these studies or research projects, especially in Malaysia. This article deals with a fundamental research grant funded by the Ministry of Higher Education of Malaysia carried out from January 2018 until December 2019. The research project involves six primary schools in the northern states of Malaysia; Penang, Kedah and Perlis. “Silk Shadows Speak” is an action research project that explores Wayang Kulit (shadow play) as a performative art in an attempt to portray that it is able to engage children with heritage folktales in critical and creative ways. The importance of folktales as an integral element of a child’s holistic development is an area that has received significant attention within the academic world (Kaveny, 2015; Normaliza, 2014; Nurul Fiza & Nor Azan, 2010; Zipes, 1997). The concern of the project was finding children’s voices; their thoughts and reactions towards heritage folktales in their everyday lives. The research project aimed at children’s participation in appropriating Wayang Kulit to make and communicate meaning through storytelling, interpretation and creation of characters, puppetry, sounds, textures and gestures.

Kontribusi Tokoh Punakawan pada Pagelaran Wayang Kulit terhadap Pendidikan Islam kepada Masyarakat

<p><em>Wayang as the only entertainment for </em><em>the </em><em>people is used as a media approach to convey Islamic teaching values. </em><em>T</em><em>his </em><em>is</em><em> adopted by Sunan Kalijaga as a media approach. By including a new character </em><em>which is</em><em> The Punakawan in the middle of a popular character previously, Pandawa Lima, even though it is not in the original story. Wayang is so attached to Javanese culture and tradition although that story is taken from India. The punakawan figure becomes a differentiator in the wayang kulit story that is carried out with the Javanese punakawan's distinctive name having a prerequisite meaning with Islamic values. Punakawan also teaches moderation in religion that does not intersect with local culture. This study uses a literature study approach, data collected through books, notes, historical stories and others. Islamic education always puts forward a moral and moral approach, from this aspect</em><em>,</em><em> the Punakawan figures are raised. The Javanese people believe that the existence of Punakawan figures seems to have lived in the real world, for example Mount Tidar in Cilalap Regency is believed to be the place where Semar lives.</em><em></em></p>

PICTURING THE LOCAL CULTURE: DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING “BALI BUJA”

The creation of works as a portrait documentary that aims to show the power of statements, the concept of “BALI BUJA” is an association of several art galleries located around Klaten Regency and the outskirts of the Special Region of Yogyakarta. “BALI BUJA” is located in Tlogo Village, Prambanan District, Klaten Regency, Central Java. The formulation of the idea of the creation of this work is to tell a traditional Javanese cultural performance such as music with gamelan or wayang kulit, using the internet as a means of broadcasting. Balibuja has a compulsory song that must be played in every performance. The creation method in this work is conducting research and interviews with relevant parties by using a portrait documentary and ABC resource theory to get a statement that can be trusted and accounted for. The conclusion of this work is a portrait-type documentary work by raising a community that cares about Javanese culture, abbreviated as “BALI BUJA”, by utilizing internet technology as a means of performance.
 

Tracing the Traces of Roman Panji & Its Influence on Mask Art in Bobung, Yogyakarta, Indonesia

This study aims to explore the history of the journey of the Panji story and find out its influence on mask art in Bobung, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. This study uses a qualitative descriptive approach with a historical perspective. Data sourced from informants, places & events, and documents/archives collected using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and content analysis techniques. The validity of the data was tested with the technique of reviewing informants and triangulation of data sources. Data were analyzed using an interactive model consisting of data reduction procedures, data display, and verification or drawing conclusions. The results of the study show that Roman Panji became the original hero of the archipelago, especially Java, which experienced a peak of popularity during the golden age of the Majapahit Kingdom, namely the middle of the VIII century. Panji became a novel that spread widely covering the archipelago to Southeast Asia. The end of the VIII century until the XV century Panji Mask became a popular show where King Hayam Wuruk was famous as a mask dancer and the main dancer in racket performances. Wayang Beber is a wayang art which in the show brings the story of Panji. Wayang Beber art is in Pacitan, East Java, but also in Karangmojo, Gunung Kidul Yogyakarta. Mbah Karso was the first mask master who was influenced by the Panji story and created the masks that still exist and thrive in Bobung, Gunung Kidul, Yogyakarta. In the current era, Panji Masks have been commodified into handicraft products with economic and tourism value.

Wayang as Local Communication Media in Building Public Awareness of Environmental Crisis

A movement to conserve Gemulo water source conducted by FMPMA group uses cultural values through puppet performance (nanggap wayang) in Bulukerto, Bumiaji and Sidomulyo Villages, Batu City, East Java. Nanggap wayang is used to be a local communication media to inculcate environment conservation values, social movement, and development communication. This research used qualitative method and ethnographic approach aiming to analyze the role and contribution of leather puppet performance (nanggap wayang kulit) on the performance of Gemulo water source conservation movement initiated by FMPMA community and some related society elements. This research employed empirical findings and various literature review references in its analysis. The result of research shows that wayang is still capable of serving as local communication medium for modern community amid massive new media development. Wayang, as local communication medium, provides education, guidance, morality value, and Javanese symbol. The complexity of wayang function also represents collective behavior inculcating Javanese values. Philosophical story of very ecological wayang can enrich the right-on-target and sustainable conservation model. Wayang also becomes effective media of development communication, of change, of socialization, and of education, thereby triggering the development of consciousness and positive feedback from local people (community).

DIGITAL CAPITAL AS INFORMAL SOCIAL PROTECTION IN THE PANDEMIC COVID-19’S ERA (CASE STUDY OF THE WAYANG KULIT ASSOCIATION IN YOGYAKARTA)

This article explains digital capital in the wayang kulit (Javanese traditional shadow puppet) association in Yogyakarta during the Covid-19 pandemic era and how its digital capital can protect and serve as informal social protection for the wayang kulit artists association in Yogyakarta in the difficult time. Following the case study method is to investigate WL (Ki SN) association, the group of wayang kulit GP (Ki CB) and SK (Ki GS). The three associations were chosen because they can survive in the middle of the pandemic by holding wayang kulit performances virtually using existing social capital and digital capital. Based on the research results show during the Covid-19 pandemic, digital capital is more effective in providing social protection for group or associations of wayang kulit in Yogyakarta than the traditional social capital scene. The higher the digital capital has seen from the virtual social network (subscriber and viewer or virtual audience), norms of reciprocity, and trust existing with external parties to increase the virtual shows, therefore it can meet the economic needs and welfare of every member in the group and association for facing the pandemic. This research offers a new alternative framework related to digital capital as a informal social protection form. Meanwhile, the practical result is as references for wayang kulit artists to survive in the uncertainty of pandemic and adapt to the challenges of technological digitalization. In addition, it can suggest for the government in formulating rules and an effective model of social protection policy for wayang kulit performances, shadow puppet artists, and in general other artist who rely on art performance as their livelihoods.

RELEVANSI WAYANG KULIT SEBAGAI MEDIA DAKWAH DI ERA MODERN: Studi Tentang Media Dakwah

In modern life, wayang can have a dual function, namely as a medium to fulfill spiritual needs and at the same time as entertainment. This is because modern humans experience alienation, which is a feeling of loneliness in the crowd around them. This is what makes wayang kulit remain relevant in the modern world to become a medium of da'wah. The art of wayang culture is the original work of the Indonesian people, especially Java. The art of wayang kulit is currently the identity of the Indonesian nation. Wayang in its current form is a precious heritage for Muslims.

Designing Wayang Kulit Purwa with Gatotkaca as the Character in Game

Young generation nowadays has lack of knowledge on the culture of shadow puppet (wayang kulit) which is a heritage that has a high value of art and philosophy. This is caused by the impact of foreign cultures rapidly entering Indonesia. The rapid development of the information technology through internet & game has led to globalization that seems to be not limited to space and time. The speed of information and foreign cultures cannot be stopped. The culture of shadow puppet (wayang kulit) is getting eroded and is not much known by the modern society nowadays. This is an irony to a big nation which has a rich heritage, so it is our obligation as a citizen to maintain and preserve it. Based on the formulae of AIGA 2015 that defines (time + content + context) / time = experience design, the game of wayang kulit (shadow puppet) Gatotkaca put forbattled different experience to users in exploring the information and entertainment in those media. Having the spirit of moderate Postmodernism, the design plan called User Interface which combines the modern and classic traditional elements will encourage new experience to the users (Experience Design). The design recognizes times and trends, and it keeps changing as the development of the times. The design can be a pace setter to next individuals who are called to maintain and preserve national cultures, in general, and wayang kulit purwa, in particular, through digital media. The development in the modern era will not change the identity of shadow puppet (wayang kulit) culture since it has solid foundation.

Eksistensi Kesenian Wayang Kulit Di Jorong Suka Bakti Solok Selatan

The purpose of this study was to describe the existence of Wayang Kulit art in Jorong Suka Bakti, South Solok Regency seen from the function and use of Wayang Kulit art in Javanese society in Jorong Suka Bakti. This type of research is qualitative research with a descriptive analysis method. The main instrument in this research is the researcher himself and is assisted by supporting instruments such as stationery and camera. Data collection techniques were carried out by literature study, observation, interviews, and documentation. The steps to analyze the data are collecting data, describing the data, and making conclusions. Puppet art in Jorong Suka Bakti is a traditional Javanese art that developed outside the area of origin of the Javanese people. The results and discussion in this article contain the use of Wayang Kulit art in the Javanese people of Jorong Suka Bakti in; village cleansing rituals; circumcision events; and wedding ceremonies. Wayang Kulit also functions as a vehicle for expression; social entertainment function; the function of the media that reflects the norms and aesthetic values as well as the economic function in supporting the necessities of life.

Wayang Beber Pacitan dalam Analisis Struktural

Wayang Beber Pacitan as a myth can be seen as a text, which contains signifier and signified. The characters in the puppet is an intermediary for people to interpret the content in Java and basic human traits. Structural analysis Wayang Beber Pacitan bring the following conclusions: First, that the structure of the three are often found in the Java community. Second, that the ideal marriage expected in Pacitan beber wayang stories are cousins once between the two kingdoms (Kediri and Jenggala), although in the Java community does not explicitly recognize their ideal mate. Third, the story Wayang Beber Pacitan is a political story that serves to legitimize the power of the kingdom of Kediri and Janggala. Fourth, that behind the story is that there is a notion of Java: “sopo kang nandur bakal ngundhuh”.

PERGELARAN VICOLMING WAYANG BEBER 4 KOTA SEBAGAI SOLUSI DAMPAK COVID-19

The Covid-19 pandemic changed all the aspects of life, including the arts. Traditional artists were badly affected. They do not have any requests for art performances at all, because the performances will definitely gather the masses, including the beber puppet (wayang beber). For that, it is necessary to find a solution to overcome this condition. Through this artistic research, the researcher created a model for presenting the beber wayang show using multi-platform technology, namely the integration of video conferencing and live streaming, abbreviated as Vicolming. This artistic research uses a type of practice-based research with a ‘Multi-Method’ approach with stages including information gathering, selection, preparation, analysis, evaluation, presentation, and communication. The results show that the wayang beber show performed with multi-platform technology can produce offerings or performance that are not only online but interesting, creative, interactive, collaborative, and can be watched from anywhere live and on demand. The results of this research are expected to become an online performance model that can be applied to other traditional performing arts.Keywords: Vicolming, multi-platform, wayang beber, and Covid-19

Estetika Keseimbangan dalam Wayang Kulit Purwa: Kajian Strukturalisme Budaya Jawa

The purpose of this study was to examine the aesthetic value of balance in Wayang Kulit Purwa from the perspective of Javanese cultural structuralism. This type of research is descriptive qualitative with data sources from informants, places/events, and documents/archives. The object of this research is Wayang Purwa with the profile of knight, giant, goddess, and civil servant who were selected by purposive sampling technique. Data were collected by using in-depth interviews, participatory observation, and document analysis. Data were analyzed using interactive techniques with data reduction procedures, data display and data verification. The result of the research shows that the Wayang Kulit Purwa is a picture of real human life. The puppet characters have their own characters which generally consist of good, evil, gentle, and simple characters. Humans created by God are not the same but with a variety of characters. The characters, characteristics, and other structures tend to be opposite, however, there is no attempt to negate each other, instead they complete each other.

The Application of Binaural System on Virtual Reality Technology Through the Animation of Wayang Kulit Yogyakarta Performance

Binaural system is an audio technology which relatively easy to apply these days. This was due to the growth in technology developments of the audio recording system. The application of this system is not well known in Indonesia. This was aligned with public assumption where Wayang Kulit performance are one of many unappreciated forms of arts in Indonesia. The main problem that occurred is that whether the binaural system conjoined with the Virtual Reality (VR) System can make the public more appreciate the art form of Indonesian Wayang Kulit. By using the theory of perception conjoin with the binaural technology, it can be assumed that the audience can have a new experience from the performance through the VR thus elevating their appreciation for the art itself. This research will be divided into three stages. The first stage focused on the application of the binaural system on Wayang Kulit Animation through VR system. The second stage will focus on the product assessment whether it can elevate the appreciation of the audience for the art itself. The third stage will focus on applying the binaural system on other Indonesian art form. This year, the research will begin at the first stage.

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.

INDONESIAN CULTURAL ANALYSIS IN THE SONG OF “LATHI” BY WEIRD GENIUS

Culture is something that cannot be separated in daily life. Thus, the importance of cultural preservation has become a major topic in the modern era. Music is a media that can be used to introduce the culture. This study aimed to investigate the Indonesian cultural elements contained in the song of "Lathi" by Weird Genius. This song was selected by the researcher due to its popularity in Indonesia like in Tik Tok, so that it became one of the most sought songs in 2020. To find out the research result accurately, the researcher applied descriptive qualitative method through content analysis approach. Visual, verbal, and instrumental analyses were the main focus of this research. The research result showed several cultural features in the song of “Lathi”. Kuda Lumping, traditional dance, and Wayang Kulit) were found on its choreography. The elements of gamelan instruments and sentences that use Javanese were also present in the song. The song of “Lathi” put the elements of cultural preservation combined with contemporary art works. The result of this research was expected to increase cultural insight and increase the spirit of the younger generation in creating and preserving Indonesian culture.

Lagu Malaysia Truly Asia Sentuhan Ahmad Nawab: Sebuah Penjenamaan Bangsa Berakarkan Rumpun Nusantara

Since 1972, Tourism Malaysia has been making efforts at branding Malaysia as a unique tourist destination in South East Asia. In this process, songs play a significant role. In 1999, Malaysia Truly Asia was composed by Dato’ Seri Ahmad Nawab and it became the most iconic song for the ministry's branding campaign. The song was initially recorded in English and later translated into seventeen languages for international markets. This song introduces and highlights cultural heritage musical elements of the three main ethnic groups in Malaysia: the Malays, Chinese and Indians with a touch of kompang (single-headed frame drum), Kelantan Wayang Kulit (shadow puppets) music, serunai (quadruple reed wind instrument), tabla (a pair of double-headed drums), accordion and seruling (flute). National songs represent and build kinship amongst Malaysians who associate themselves with a more ‘authority-defined’ ideology because it is based on ethno-national politics as a result of colonial legacy. This article discusses the concept of ‘nation branding' used as a marketing tool for the tourism sector of Malaysia. Any nation branding effort for Malaysia will always be infused with elements of historical heritage within the archipelago that are hybrid and shared. Symbols of historical heritage that are firmly intertwined within the performing arts culture live within the soul of Ahmad Nawab. Naturally, he embodied and imbued this into a popular song until it became accepted by many as the Malaysian identity. Keywords: Nation branding, historical heritage, hybrid history, tourism, popular songs.

Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) to determine the character of wayang kulit

Indonesia is a country with diverse cultures. One of which is Wayang Kulit, which has been recognized by UNESCO. Wayang kulit has a variety of names and personalities, however most younger generations are not familiar with the characters of these shadow puppets. With today's rapid technological advancements, people could use this technology to detect objects using cameras. Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) is one method that can be used. CNN is a learning process that is included in the Deep Learning section and is used to find the best representation. The CNN is commonly used for object detection, would be used to classify good and bad characters. The data used consists of 100 black and white puppet images that were downloaded one at a time. The data was obtained through a training process that uses the CNN method and Google Colab to help speed up the training process. After that, a new model is created to test the puppet images. The result obtained a 92 percent accuracy rate, means that CNN can differentiate the Wayang Kulit character

PENGUATAN KARAKTER REMAJA MENGGUNAKAN MEDIA WAYANG CAKRIK BATIK

The popularity of puppets and batik in the eyes of teenagers, especially Javanese people, is already inferior to fictional Hollywood superhero figures such as Hulk, Superman, Batman, Ironman, Spiderman, and other Avenger. On the other hand, we actually have a wealth of traditional art forms that are very rich in philosophical values and unmatched artistic techniques. However, nowadays, youth's pride in the nation's art works seems fragile and easily outdated, being replaced by an external art culture that is full of modernity and relatively superficial in value. The redesign of the wayang cakrik batik from the wayang kulit reference object is an effort to strengthen the national identity of the youth, while at the same time offering a solution so that the youth will love and be proud of the art of their ancestral heritage. This survey research with a quantitative descriptive approach seeks to evaluate and capture the responses of adolescents as the main target audience regarding the redesign of this batik cakrik puppet so that it fosters the enthusiasm of the teenagers. As a result, the teenagers received well the works of wayang cakrik batik from various aspects that were important to observe, namely mainly with the visual communication design approach. A process that is no less important after this research is the development and refinement of the redesign of the batik cakrik wayang by considering the audience's response.