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Wayang Lemah is a Balinese ritual form of wayang kulit, or shadow-puppet theatre, performed during daylight and without the conventional screen used to display puppet shadows. It is presented as part of a Hindu Balinese temple ceremony and functions as an offering or sacred performance rather than ordinary public entertainment. The form is distinguished by its daytime setting and ritual purpose, which place the puppets, puppeteer, and narrative within a ceremonial context.
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What is Wayang Lemah?
Wayang Lemah is a Balinese ritual form of wayang kulit, or shadow-puppet theatre. It is performed during daylight and normally does not use the conventional screen for displaying puppet shadows.
Where is Wayang Lemah performed?
Wayang Lemah is presented as part of a Hindu Balinese temple ceremony. Its setting is therefore a sacred ritual space rather than a standard theater stage.
Why is Wayang Lemah performed?
The performance functions as an offering or sacred act within a temple ceremony. Its religious purpose is more important than treating it as entertainment alone.
How is Wayang Lemah different from ordinary shadow-puppet theatre?
It is performed in daylight without the usual screen, so the puppets are not presented mainly as projected shadows. This ritual format distinguishes it from a conventional nighttime wayang kulit performance.
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