East Javanese Shadow Puppet, the late Puppeteer Ki Winoto from Jombang, Play Pendhawa Pitu
Shadow puppetry is one of Indonesia's traditional performing arts which is very famous, especially in Java. East Javanese wayang kulit has its own uniqueness in terms of style, story and characters used. One of the famous puppeteers from East Java is Ki Winoto from Jombang.
Ki Winoto is known as a very talented and experienced shadow puppet puppeteer. He has expertise in playing East Javanese style wayang kulit, which has its own characteristics in its performance style. East Javanese style wayang often displays local stories with different characteristics from Central Javanese or West Javanese wayang.
Ki Winoto from Jombang is known for his skill in playing various wayang characters, bringing classic stories to life, and sometimes also presenting more contemporary local stories. Apart from that, as a puppeteer, Ki Winoto also helps maintain and continue the East Javanese shadow wayang tradition, including in terms of making and caring for puppeteers as well as the art of wayang itself.
Wayang kulit is not just an entertainment show, but also has deep cultural, moral and spiritual values. Puppeteers like Ki Winoto play an important role in preserving this traditional art and culture, as well as passing it on to the next generation.