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wayang wong
Javanese theater
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…in certain theatrical performances called wayang wong. These dance dramas developed from the shadow plays of the 18th century and are performed not only as amusement but as a safeguard against calamities. The stories are in part derived from ancient Sanskrit literature, especially the Hindu epics, although the Javanese later…
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