Wayang Kulit

Wayang kulit is a traditional form of theater that uses the principles of light and shadow.Shadows of the statues of the skin consists of various characters and imaginary methologi abducted by a Dalang.Wayang Kulit performances are often accompanied by a music group and seizure, also blowing device.In the early 9th century, wayang kulit Malay-based story Ramayana often played in Patani, Kelantan, Kedah and Perak.Dalang wayang kulit traveled from northern peninsula and touring in Pahang, Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and in areas east coast state of Johor.In addition to an entertainment,wayang kulit is also working to disseminate advice through stories and acting is presented.Many of the teaching and example, could be presented to the community. Malay wayang kulit performances established in the Malay community that it has become the nation's cultural heritage. Wayang kulit played in a special stage.Stage was erected approximately 5 feet from the ground.The aim is to prevent viewers from being step on the equipment puppet.Stage is 12 feet long and 12 feet wide also.Height from ground to roof to the front is 7 feet.The rear is usually lower, measuring only 5 feet.Curtain or a screen measuring 12 x 7 ft will be installed before the show was held.At the bottom of the screen there are banana tree use for place the puppets or statues.Statues of good character injected on the right side while statues of the evil character is located on the left.Dalang will play the wayang kulit behind the screen.There are a lamp hanging between Dalang and the screen.The shadow sculptures will be seen in the screen.