Indonesia - The Wayang Puppet Theatre

"Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, this ancient form of storytelling originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For ten centuries wayang flourished at the royal courts of Java and Bali as well as in rural areas. Wayang has spread to other islands (Lombok, Madura, Sumatra and Borneo) where various local performance styles and musical accompaniments have developed..." Source: UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage

Postcard 1
The shadow play or Wayang Kulit of Java employs delicately carved and painted puppets. Nice stamps of Wayang kulit, Wayang Godek and special embossed stamp of Gunungan used. Thanks to Shinta of Indonesia.

Postcard 2

"Wayang Kulit" is the traditional puppet show using leather cut-out figures with music and dialogue provided in the background and the artist movement of the puppets across the screen. Great stamps of the Year of Rat. Thanks to Agatha of Solo, Java, Indonesia.