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202615 minPGdocumentary

Budaixi

202615 minPGdocumentary

Wayang Potehi, a traditional puppet theater in Surabaya, is preserved by dalang Sukar Mudjiono and fellow practitioners through performances and knowledge sharing.

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Dhafir Zahibana

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Wayang Potehi, a traditional puppet theater in Surabaya, is preserved by dalang Sukar Mudjiono and fellow practitioners through performances and knowledge sharing.

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Dhafir Zahibana

Dhafir Zahibanadirector

Annisa Manha

Annisa Manhawriter

Sukar Mudjionocast

Toni Harsonocast

Widodo Santosocast

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Wayang Potehi is a cultural heritage that has long been part of Indonesia's diversity, yet it remains little known in Surabaya. Through regular performances, preservation efforts, and the sharing of knowledge, dalang Sukar Mudjiono and fellow practitioners work to ensure this traditional art form survives for future generations.

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