The Wayang Kulit (shadow puppets) whirl in front of the stage. Their
movements are smooth and rhythmic according to the crash of gongs and
bells. The shadow pupets are carved from the skin of the water buffalo.
With a thin knife, they create fine, lace-like details. These are
painted in bright colours. Moveable arms are attached before the
painting begins. Each puppet's face is different, as his or her
character is reflected in the features and expressions. It is the DALANG
(puppet master), who brings these puppets to life before the large
paper screen.He manipulates the figures in amazingly beautiful and
life-like manner. On the screen, the characters can run, laugh,argue and
fight.The dalang is diplomatic and charming leader of the
performance. He varies his voice to suit the puppet's characters and
mood. Conversing in both the local and aristocratic levels of language
,he spins stories of religion and history. The dalang also cues the
gamelan orchestra to changes in the tempo by various signals. so, how
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