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November 8, 2014 @ 12:00 am
Rooted in the storytelling traditions of Java, Indoneia, wayang kulit (shadow puppet) shares wisdom, life lessons and positive values. Many of the stories are adapted from the famous Hindu epic. the Mahabharata. This play that will be performed “Abimanyu’s First Challenge”, depicts the challenges faced by a prince in facing temptation in his early life. We are fortunate in having Anthonius Hardono as dalang, a puppeteer in way an performance, who grew up in the heart of Javanese culture and was taught by his father to master this traditional skill from an early age. Hardono as dalang, a puppeteer in wayang performance, who grew up in the heart of Javanese culture and was taught but his father to master this traditional skill from an early age. Hardono also teaches a gamelan ensemble in Vancovuer. Come and join us for an enjoyable afternoon.