Shadow Puppet Indonesia DSC_3946
Shadow puppetry is an old tradition and it has a long history in Southeast Asia; especially in Indonesia. Shadow puppetry uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.
Shadow Puppet Indonesia DSC_3946
Shadow puppetry is an old tradition and it has a long history in Southeast Asia; especially in Indonesia. Shadow puppetry uses flat articulated figures (shadow puppets) to create cut-out figures which are held between a source of light and a translucent screen. The cut-out shapes of the puppets sometimes include translucent color or other types of detailing. Various effects can be achieved by moving both the puppets and the light source. A talented puppeteer can make the figures appear to walk, dance, fight, nod and laugh.