The Betawi culture is known to be very diverse. This basic notion has pretty much define all the traditional practices known to the Betawi. Like any other, Wayang Golek Betawi has also capture this value.
This traditional puppet play is usually centred towards folk stories like Si Pitung dan Si Jampang. However, in the latter years, the play has grown to involve modern characters from the present days without losing touch to its traditional roots. An interesting factor to this puppet show is that they use the common Betawi dialogue personalities as well as a background music that captures the traditional Betawi atmosphere.
Unlike most traditional puppet shows, Wayang Golek Betawi has definitely succeeded in creating a defined gesture of a solid cultural feel without being afraid to involve modernity within the show. These sorts of elements are what have made constant anticipation towards the play.
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