Indonesia now I can be proud of, his name is on the rise in France! Being glance European entrepreneurs to do business until purchase of Airbus aircraft in large quantities by an airline company in the country the French media. To the point, when I was talking to some French audience in a puppet show, they immediately commented, great wah ya!
Indonesia is now going up the economy. Although in my heart sometimes made sad by the news I heard from the ground water. But there is a sense of pride, too, occasionally known to come from developing countries. Understandably so far I have always considered to come from poorer countries.
But this time I want to tell you is the success achieved wayang kulit troupe led by leading masterminds Purbo Asmoro.
The arrival of the shadow puppet troupe in order 'festival de l'imaginaire'. Where some performances coming from several countries doing their performance in Paris. From Indonesia, wayang kulit displayed. Great surprise!
Since the first day of the event, visitors are very solid. On Wednesday (03.20.2013) at 15.00, a puppet show is much visited by families in particular, make the kid to be fascinated French teenagers!
White screen illuminated by tiny lights create shadows tree carving, puppetry character being played by a live puppeteer. Something that makes the audience captivated.
I was amazed that, even children as young as 3 to 5 years is that with enthusiasm, following the puppet show which lasted for 2 hours. They are allowed to go up and down the stage, close look at how Purbo Asmoro famous puppeteer, puppet plays the skin with a changing voice.
Gamelan instruments and a singer mother Suyatmi shrill with its sophisticated, not only makes the children who made several adult visitors glued but also to be curious, and the follow-up stage to see directly behind the screen.
The second day, a puppet show begins at 20:00. The shadow puppet troupe, consisting of Purbo Asmoro, as the mastermind. Purbo who was born in 1961 and the first a degree (alumni of Gadjah Mada University) and also doubles as a puppeteer, has a routine activity as a lecturer at the Indonesian Art Institute in Solo.
Name mastermind Purbo Asmoro already graced the international art world. United States, Britain, Australia, Japan and other Asian countries have didatanginya to hold a puppet show.
There are also the players and gamelan music that makes adding apiknya a trip tale 'Dewa Ruci, Bima spiritual journey', is Rahayu Supanggah, Sri Eko Widodo, Suyatmi (singer), Joko Purwanto, Sukamso Gondodarsono, Supardi Atmo Sukarto, Suraji, Hadi Boediono, Sri Joko Raharjo, Robert B Soewarno, Singgih Sri Cundamanik, Kuwat.
And what's interesting is a translator Kahryn Emerson, a direct translation of the dialogue to the audience through a special screen.
Apparently Thursday (21/03/2013) night was full of performances returning. Spectators who come are French society. I saw some of Indonesian people, who attended as invited guests. The rest of them who came as enthusiastic and interest in wayang kulit want to watch, that's what makes me proud.
They eagerly pay 22 euros for a show ticket prices. And of course, those who bought the tickets come because of curiosity and really want to see live puppet show behind the scenes.
Some spectators present as it ever come to Indonesia and have seen a puppet show in Java. Can look back like a puppet show for their nostalgia.
The rest claimed to come because of curiosity with Indonesian art and not wanting to miss a golden opportunity to directly see the show from leading puppeteer with his entourage.
Puppet show in Paris that lasted for 4 days in a in 'Théâtre de Soleil-Cartoucherie'. Where in the arena Cartoucherie there are some great and very unique theater.
Upon entering the building from the region Cartocherie theaters this alone makes present the visitor immediately carried away. I captured the picture is a large garden with the presence of several buildings, which is used as a theater. For example, the Théâtre du Soleil, the last shadow puppets, have a soaring roof with iron bars, like a military base.
Indeed, this is a once Cartoucherie weapons factory complete with powder for the manufacture of bullets. Since 1970 by Ariane Mnouchkine's factories taken over and made into a theater where he worked with Philippe Leotard, who founded the théâtre du soleil since 1964.
Beautiful theater is already making its own charm. We were given a written information that fully explains about the tradition of wayang kulit, gamelan accompaniment, division 3 section of the show that took place, and many other new honest I know exactly when it was.
No shame in my heart because new knowledge to grow along with the French audience. Before the event started a committee to explain the course of the show, and whether it is for traditional shadow puppets of Indonesia, especially Java.
As he explained, the audience is allowed up and down the stage to see directly behind the screen. Things that make visitors of course very happy to get the chance. Unfortunately, the committee prohibits taking pictures or photos although not using the flash. I was disappointed, too, was made ...
Until Friday, the audience response is always the same, enthusiastic and listened attentively. Saturday was the culmination of leather puppet show. Times it is not half-hearted, all-night show with the story of the collapse of the empire Kaurawa played puppeteer. And visitors still full!
Some spectators came with the children. Indeed, there are also some spectators who had left the show before it was over. The rest survive and continue to enjoy the event to complete. Something to be proud of.
This is the first time the French visitors watched a traditional all-night performances. Of course I felt very touched by the enthusiasm of the French art lovers. And touched the day after the first show, the news of this puppet show appeared in several French media, with the title of the spectacular performances of ancient Javanese tradition.
