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Who We Are?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

CEMPALA is a consortium dedicated to the preservation and development of Indonesian Wayang, established by the Ullen Sentalu Museum of Javanese Cultural Arts and Gadjah Mada University, Faculty of Philosophy in collaboration with Yale University Art Gallery and the British Museum, representing the Americas and Europe. The name CEMPALA, besides being associated with its role as a crucial instrument in Wayang performances, giving life and vital elements to the entire show, is also an acronym for\u00a0Centre for Multidisciplinary Puppetry Arts Learning and Appreciation<\/em>\u00a0or the Center for Multidisciplinary Study and Development of Wayang Arts in Indonesia and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consortium aims to explore, interpret, and disseminate the richness and diversity of Wayang, studied from various aspects including its tangible and intangible values such as carving and painting arts, character design, storylines, performances, iconographic and philosophical meanings, and cultural context. The types of Wayang included in CEMPALA\u2019s research and activities encompass Wayang Beber, Kulit, Golek, Krucil, Klithik, Orang, Batu, Cinema, featuring stories from the Ramayana, Mahabharata, Panji, Menak, Wahyu, Sadat, Kancil, Revolusi, and much more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEMPALA is an open consortium supported by experts in their fields. In addition to being founded together with the Faculty of Philosophy at Gadjah Mada University, the consortium also collaborates with the Study Program of Javanese Language, Literature, and Culture, as well as the Performing Arts and Fine Arts Studies Program at Gadjah Mada University, which have researchers and wayang practitioners from various academic disciplines. These resources support the realization of CEMPALA\u2019s vision and mission at regional, national, and international levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CEMPALA is also open to collaborating with individuals, institutions, or related organizations as stakeholders <\/em>the Nusantara Wayang culture, thereby ensuring that the benefits provided to the community are increasingly widespread and equitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contact Us<\/h2>\n\n\n