
FAQ About Cultural Impact of Puppetry in Indigenous Traditions

Can you provide examples of indigenous puppetry traditions?
Examples of indigenous puppetry traditions include the "Wayang" of Indonesia, particularly among the Javanese and Balinese people, where shadow puppets are used in elaborately orchestrated performances to tell stories from the Ramayana and Mahabharata. In Africa, the "Wayang Golek" wooden rod puppet theater is popular among the Sundanese of West Java. Also, Native American tribes such as the Zuni use puppetry in ceremonial dances to reflect their myths and spiritual beliefs.