Wayang Wanita Forum: Performance, Dialogue, and Research on Women in Wayang Kulit

 What to Expect

Special Talk

• Ruwatan, Sacred Mediation, and the Calling of a Female Dalang by Dr. Latifa

Performance Lectures - Experience Wayang through live demonstrations and insights:

• Karakter Wanita dalam Wayang Solo by Nyi Sri Harti Kenik Asmorowati
• Wayang Wahyu dari Tradisi Katolik by Seruni Widawati & Seruni Widaningrum (Dalang Kembar)

 Panel Discussions

• Women in Pendalangan 
• Evolution of Storytelling in Wayang

 Live Demonstration & Performance

• Contemporarizing Traditional Instruments by Encik Khairul, a Kelantanese traditional instrument maker, and international sound artists Victoria Yam and Lynn Nandar Htoo of Wayang Women . Explore how traditional sounds are reimagined today.

Closing Performance

• Featuring Tigra Rose (Indonesia) and Annabel Laura (Netherlands)

All-Day Experiences

 Artist & Book Fair (10:00 AM – 4:30 PM)Browse artworks, books, and cultural items while enjoying coffee and food.

 Puppet-Making Workshop (12:30 PM – 4:30 PM)Create your own puppet and engage directly with the craft of Wayang.

 Why You Should Attend

Whether you're an artist, educator, student, or simply curious, this is a rare opportunity to:

• Witness live Wayang performances and demonstrations
• Hear from leading female voices in the field
• Explore how tradition is being preserved and reimagined today

Join us for a day of culture, storytelling, and creative exchange.