A Javanese gamelan orchestra plays to accompany a wayang puppet show at a wedding in Central Java. Wayang puppet shows use shadow puppets to retell stories from the ancient Hindu epic, the Ramayahan. UNESCO designated Wayang Kulit, which uses delicately designed leather puppets and is the best known of the Indonesian wayang, as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. Central Java, . Image: Danzer_012926. To discuss use of this photo, please contact Erick at erick@erickdanzer.com. For more information, please visit Erick's homepage at www.erickdanzer.com. @ Erick Danzer, all rights reserved. |