World Languages
World Languages
Shadow puppets: Three nations
Live performances by Fulbright Language Instructors from Indonesia, Malaysia & Thailand
The tradition of shadow puppetry is common throughout Southeast Asia and is considered one of the most popular art forms still today. Enjoy Valmiki's great epic of Ramayana in the episode of Sita's trial by fire and music sets and movements of the shadow puppets from three neighboring countries by Hardi Wijakesuma, Indonesia, Mohd Azman, Malaysia, and Praiya Chinnachat, Thailand. Join the scavenger hunt for artifacts from Southeast Asia during the intermission and win prizes.