![]() ![]() Having the ability of preparing the scenario, so that plot of stories should flow smoothly, in accordance with standard patterns.He has to be a good singer, as he has to sing a lot during a performance. And he has also to perfectly master the language 'high' and 'ordinary' used in dialogue, song and narration. He has to explain every occasion, which has or should happened. Having a good and clear voice, as he has to imitate about 50 (fifty) wayang figures with different voices.Having an accurate information in many aspects of life in the country (or even internationally in this era of information and globalization).Having a thorough knowledge of Javanese philosophy and moral ethics, as Javanese philosophy and moral ethics are inter-connected, or might be almost similar.Mastering deeply the stories of wayang Ramayana as well as Mahabharata, knows the characters of wayang figures.He must have a broad knowledge of several disciplines of arts, such as : ![]() ![]() Dalang comes from the words juru udalan (juru : an expert, a skillful man - udalan abbreviated to dalan, then becomes dalang means to tell stories), so dalang is a story teller. Sometimes dalang could be chosen first, afterwards a consultation with him could be held to choose an appropriate title. Dalang position is very important, as he is the leader of the performance. Deciding the title of wayang story (Lakon) After deciding the title of wayang story, a dalang (puppet master), a dalang to perform the show must be appointed. He requires several assisants to hand him his puppets, ranged along the banana tree trunks, to the left and right of the dalang. The dalang has to sit cross legged for eight hours on a mat to perform wayang. The dalang is seated in front of the white linnen screen (kelir). Gamelan orchestra and a few female singers accompanies the dalang. DALANG (The Puppet Master or The Story Teller) Wayang Kulit Performance & Duration The puppet master, called dalang, narrates old stories from Indian epics Ramayana and Mahabarata but they were transformed by generations of Javanese tellers. He call his apprentices : Kumarayaksa and Kumaradewa to deploy and mobilize their monstrous soldier to do this.Īt the gate of Amarta Kingdom, there are Antareja, Irawan and Bawor.The Dalang requires several assisants to hand him his puppets, ranged along the banana tree trunks, to the left and right of the dalang. Krisna have plan to attack Amarta, Kingdom od Pandawa family. Krisna than show his special ability”Aji Gelap Sewu”, mean : Thousand Hurricane! Baladewa then thown away by this. And he was ordered by Krishna to beat Baladewa. Declare himmselves as Kumarayaksa, the King of Glagarwesi Kingdom. But, immediately Baladewa attacked by a skeleton-like-with royal dress-creature. The he argued with his brother, about it. Think impossible if Krisna will kill all Pandawa, because Krishna has been destined by the gods as the Pandavas Advisory. ![]() Then, Krisna come and declare if he will change side, from Pandawa’s mentor to become Kurawa’s ally, and have plan to eliminating all Pandawa before Baratayudha.īaladewa as the older brother of Krisna shocked. The discuss about, Baratyuda-the geat war between Pandawa vs Kurawa-preparation. Duryudana as the King, faced Sengkuni as Prime Minister, Durna as advisor, Kartamarma as warlords and a guest, Baladewa, the King of Mandura Kingdom. Shadow Puppet Show, Performance by Dalang Kukuh Bayu Aji with title : Double KhrisnaĪt the first scene, there is a meeting called “jejer” in Astina Kingdom. ![]()
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