Shadow Puppet Theater of Java

Name: Shadow Puppet Theater of Java
Start: 2024-05-18T18:00:00-04:00
Location: 26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY, United States, New York 10536

Schedule

Sat May 18 2024 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

26 Bedford Rd, Katonah, NY, United States, New York 10536 | Katonah, NY

Ancient Javanese Tales Come to Life at Katonah Village Library
Mark your calendars and get ready to be amazed by the Shadow Puppet Theater of Java at the Katonah Village Library on Saturday, May 18th, starting at 6pm with a lecture/demo, followed by a 7pm captivating performance of shadow puppetry. Skilled performers will bring traditional Javanese tales to life through beautifully crafted puppets, music and stories told through the intricate art of shadow play.
Recommended for ages 8 to adult, the performance will feature the renowned Indonesian dhalang (puppeteer) Sumarsam, showcasing the traditional Javanese wayang kulit, a traditional performed with flat leather puppets whose shadows are projected onto a large screen.
Sumarsam will be accompanied by a 12-piece gamelan orchestra.
To tantalize your taste buds, delicious Indonesian appetizers from Pecel Ndeso will be available to pre-order. Tickets for this extraordinary event are available on the Library's website. Prices are set at $10 for adults, $5 for students/seniors, with an option to pre-order a personal box of authentic Indonesian finger food for $20, which includes Lemper, Sate ayami, Sate sapi, Tahu isi, Gado gado wrap, Bakwan jagung and more! (Orders for personal boxes must be received by May 10th.)
Major funding for this extraordinary event is made possible through a generous grant from the American Indonesian Cultural and Education Foundation. Don't miss this unique opportunity.