Art & Culture

Shadow Puppet
Name: Wayang Kulit Shadow Play
The ancient Indonesian art of shadow play or "Wayang Kulit" is a unique combination of  ritual, lesson, and entertainment. Lacy shadow images are projected on a taught  linen  screen with  a  coconut  oil  lamp or  electric  light. The  Dalang, or shadow artist, manipulates carved leather figures between the lamp and the screen to bring the shadows to life.
http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/shadowinfo.html

Traditional Music
Name: Gamelan on the Web
This web site, maintained by Marc Hoffman, contains a listing of gamelan groups in North America. In North America the
term "gamelan" is used broadly to include  musical  ensembles  of a wide variety. In this same spirit, this list attempts to be
as inclusive as possible and includes numerous musical ensembles.
http://members.aol.com/Kdevereaux/gamelan/Sites.html

Javanese Mystical
Name: JAVANESE MYSTICISM - SUMARAH - INDONESIA - KEBATINAN - SPIRITUALITY
There are numerous forms of mysticism. The majestic grandeur of nature evoked  an intuitive awe in man and a feeling of
unity. Some time in history members of the homo sapiens species began directing their attention inside themselves as they received indications of a magical and spiritual nature. In early  cultures  groups  formed  around  a  person  who  seemed
through some strange play of nature be possessed with extraordinary powers and insights. Some call them medicine man
or shamans.
http://www.xs4all.nl/~wichm/javmys1.html

Batik Gallery
Name: Indonesia at a glance: Batik Gallery
http://www.airland.com/id/batik/index.html

Gamelan
Name: Bali & Beyond
This  site  is  an introduction  and  supplement  to  Bali &  Beyond  performances  and  workshops. Bali & Beyond  is a performing  arts company inspired by the cultures of  Indonesia.  The  Los Angeles  based  ensemble  tours nationwide, featuring a variety of music, theater, and educational presentations.Bali & Beyond is  directed  by Maria  Bodmann  and
Cliff DeArment.
http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/

Forum
Name: KeChat
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http://www.balibeyond.com/gamelan/kechat.html