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Three-dimensional wooden rod puppet theater from West Java depicting Mahabharata and Ramayana stories in Sundanese, the most widely seen golek form in Indonesia.
West Javanese shadow puppet theater performed in the Sundanese language, featuring distinctively styled leather puppets and accompanied by a Sundanese gamelan ensemble.
Indonesian steamed fish dumpling dish from Bandung, West Java, typically plated with tofu, cabbage, potato, and bitter melon, all dressed in peanut sauce.
Indonesian deep-fried tofu from Sumedang, West Java, prized for its thin crispy skin and soft interior, a regional specialty with origins traced to the late 19th century.
A contemporary Indonesian wooden puppet form developed in the late 20th century that incorporates electronics and modern lighting effects into traditional rod puppet performances.
Wayang Ajen is a traditional Javanese shadow puppet theater from the Banyumas region of Central Java, distinguished by its use of the local Ngapak dialect and rustic comedic storytelling.
