Shadow
Puppet
Name: Wayang Kulit Shadow Play
The ancient Indonesian art of shadow play or "Wayang Kulit" is a unique
combination of ritual, lesson, and entertainment. Lacy shadow images
are projected on a taught linen screen with a coconut
oil lamp or electric light. The Dalang, or shadow
artist, manipulates carved leather figures between the lamp and the screen
to bring the shadows to life.
http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/shadowinfo.html
Traditional
Music
Name: Gamelan on the Web
This web site, maintained by Marc Hoffman, contains a listing of gamelan
groups in North America. In North America the
term "gamelan" is used broadly to include musical ensembles
of a wide variety. In this same spirit, this list attempts to be
as inclusive as possible and includes numerous musical ensembles.
http://members.aol.com/Kdevereaux/gamelan/Sites.html
Javanese Mystical
Name: JAVANESE MYSTICISM - SUMARAH - INDONESIA - KEBATINAN - SPIRITUALITY
There are numerous forms of mysticism. The majestic grandeur of nature
evoked an intuitive awe in man and a feeling of
unity. Some time in history members of the homo sapiens species began
directing their attention inside themselves as they received indications
of a magical and spiritual nature. In early cultures groups
formed around a person who seemed
through some strange play of nature be possessed with extraordinary
powers and insights. Some call them medicine man
or shamans.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~wichm/javmys1.html
Batik Gallery
Name: Indonesia at a glance: Batik Gallery
http://www.airland.com/id/batik/index.html
Gamelan
Name: Bali & Beyond
This site is an introduction and supplement
to Bali & Beyond performances and workshops.
Bali & Beyond is a performing arts company inspired by
the cultures of Indonesia. The Los Angeles based
ensemble tours nationwide, featuring a variety of music, theater,
and educational presentations.Bali & Beyond is directed
by Maria Bodmann and
Cliff DeArment.
http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/
Forum
Name: KeChat
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http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/kechat.html