The shadow puppets of Indonesian storytelling are some of the most fascinating and expressive two-dimensional characters you'll ever see. Commonly known as wayang kulit, the puppets are intricately-formed leather, bone, and wood creations remotely controlled by sticks to act out various fables from Javanese and Balinese history, and one of the best places to see them is at Jakarta's Museum Wayang (Puppet Museum). More than a thousand puppets are on display here, representing the different puppetry styles found in this diverse archipelago nation, ranging from the compact, nationalistic figures of Bali to the starkly realistic puppets native to Lombok. If possible, visit the museum on Sunday, when puppet performances are staged to the soulful strains of gamelan music. You might be amazed at how lifelike these little creatures can become. Starwood has four properties in Jakarta, including the luxurious Le Méridien Jakarta.
The Amazing Shadow Puppets of Indonesia
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