[MCF2020] Wayang Banjar: Tuah Pusaka Pandawa (Frontstage)

A long time ago in the Kingdom of Amarta, Lurah Samar (Semar) and his children were tasked to deliver a royal heirloom to Arjuna in the Kingdom of Pandawa. Along the way they were attacked by soldiers of Nagara Hastinapura and in the battle the amulet is lost. Tune in to this special presentation of the wayang Banjar performed by Sanggar Anak Pandawa and witness first-hand the energetic style and rhythmic flow of the Banjar puppeteer as he spins his tale to the haunting sounds of Banjarese gamelan.

Note: During live wayang performances, the audience can choose to watch from either the front or the rear of the screen. We have especially recorded this performance from both angles so you too can enjoy this option while watching on your devices. We hope you enjoy the show!

About Sanggar Anak Pandawa
Sanggar Anak Pandawa is a group engaged in the conservation and development of the traditional performing arts of South Kalimantan. Founded in 1995 in Panggung Village, South Kalimantan, the group focuses on the preservation and development of Banjar purwa leather puppets, Banjar gamalan, gipang horses, wayang orang, wayang gung, panting music and other traditional arts in South Kalimantan. In addition, the Pandawa group is often involved in the celebration of the Indonesian Shadow Puppet Festival, the Indonesian Child Puppeteer Festival and other national scale cultural events.