Wayang known since prehistoric times to about 1500 years before Christ. Indonesian society embracing animist beliefs in the form of ancestor worship called spirit or dahyang hyang, manifested in the form of statues or pictures.

Wayang is the Indonesian traditional arts are mainly developed in Java and Bali. wayang show has been recognized by UNESCO on November 7, 2003, as an admirable work in the field of culture and heritage narrative story is beautiful and very valuable (Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity).

there are three kinds of wayang in Indonesia, the shadow puppets made from animal skin, wayang golek made of wood, and wayang orang played by humans like Chinese opera, played by many people.

Wayang, by its predecessor Indonesia contains a very deep meaning. Sunan Kali Jaga and Raden Patah is a person who is very instrumental in developing wayang. Ordinary puppet show was held when there are important events since the days of the kingdom until now.

Dance is a rhythmic body movements performed at a particular time and place for the purposes of association, expressing feelings, intentions, and thoughts. Sounds called music accompaniment of dancers and dance set the movement to strengthen intentions to be conveyed. Dance movement is different from everyday movements such as running, walking, or exercises. By type, classified into dance folk dance, classical dance, and dance creations. Every nation, in fact all areas of the country definitely has its own dances. So, what type dance from your country?




Here is an example of the art of dance from Indonesia

From Central Java:
Srimpi, Bedaya, Gambyong, Wireng, Bondan dance
From West Java:
Jaipong, Kuda Lumping, reog, Tari Topeng
From East Java:
Reog Ponorogo
From Bali:
Kecak, Legong, Pendet, gambuh
From Kalimantan:
Banjar, Pala, Giring-giring
From Aceh:
Saman, Seudati
From Kepulauan Bangka Belitung:
Campak
From Jambi:
Rantak Kudo
From Sumatera:
Gending Sriwijaya