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- Destinations
- Asia
- Indonesia
- Yogyakarta
- Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppets)
Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppets)
Shadow Puppet performances have become a part of Indonesia's
cultural heritage. The puppets are lovingly handcrafted out of
buffalo or goatskin with moveable limbs that are worked by a highly
skilled puppeteer from behind a backlit screen, casting the shadows
of the puppets into a spellbinding story. The puppeteer is usually
the director, producer and main narrator of the shadow world. The
stories have their origins in classic Hindu mythologies and
Ramayana tales and are narrated in the local dialects.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).