Indonesia to host International Puppet Festival

Mr. Gede Joni Suhartawan added that beside local artists, the event will also be participated in by artists from Japan, the United States, Iran, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, India and Thailand.

He explained the host country Indonesia will introduce their traditional puppet plays such as Wayang Golek (originated from West Sumatra province), Wayang Wonosari (Yogyakarta), Wayang Potehi (Central Java) and Wayang Sasak (West Nusatenggara). Each performer will be given 30 to 60 minutes to perform.

Aside from Wayang performances, the event will also be complemented with a cultural seminar. The seminar will feature some of Indonesia’s renowned artists and cultural figures fake rolex including Sujiwo Tedjo, Prof.I Nyoman Sedana, and Wayan Nardaya.

This festival is expected to increase the attractiveness of Gianyar as a tourist attraction known for the cultural arts among the international community./.

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