Wayang kulit: inside Indonesia's shadow puppet theatre
One puppeteer, a gamelan orchestra and a lamp-lit screen can hold an audience through the night. UNESCO lists wayang among the world's intangible cultural heritage.
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Monday, November 9, 2026
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One puppeteer, a gamelan orchestra and a lamp-lit screen can hold an audience through the night. UNESCO lists wayang among the world's intangible cultural heritage.