Cultural richness: Wayang potehi is form of puppet theater that was introduced to Indonesia by Chinese immigrants. Indonesia is a melting pot of many cultures and one form of puppet show, wayang ...

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In a pitch black auditorium in South Jakarta, about a hundred people – a mix of men and women in their 20s and older parents with children – are laughing at the antics of the puppets on stage. Wayang ...

JAKARTA, Feb. 6 (Xinhua) -- In a mall in the western part of Indonesia's capital Jakarta, a captivated audience gathered around a small room where five performers brought to life an ancient Chinese ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Wayang Potehi (glove puppet) puppet show, the art of Chinese ancestral heritage will enliven Art Jakarta 2017 with a performance from July 27 to 30. "Wayang Potehi is a puppet show ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Eng An Kiong temple in the City of Malang, East Java, is set to hold a Chinese puppet attraction known as “Wayang Potehi” ahead of Chinese New Year celebration. It will be held for ...

This photo taken on Feb. 3, 2024 shows a puppet show known as "wayang potehi" to greet the upcoming Chinese New Year at Mal Ciputra in Jakarta, Indonesia.(Photo: Xinhua) ...

Chinese communities in Indonesia typically welcome the new year on a large scale with many festive decorations and visits to temples. Despite the celebratory mood, some Chinese art forms are losing ...