As a result of contact with foreign people, art flourishd in Indonesia. Hindu and Buddhist influences are seen in many temples such as those in Bali and the Borobudur Temple in Central Java. Drama is often played in the form of shadow puppet called wayang kulit. In these plays puppets are use to enact stories from ancient Hindu epic literature such as the Mahabharata and Ramayana. The wayang, accompanied by local music instrments called gamelan is very popular. Local dances based on legends also attract many spectators.
In West Java the play is acted out by wayang golek, puppets that are shaped like a human. It can also be acted out by actors and actresses in a special theatre. It is usually too long for foreign tourists, so it is often shortened, yet they still attract many foreign spectators.
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In West Java the play is acted out by wayang golek, puppets that are shaped like a human. It can also be acted out by actors and actresses in a special theatre. It is usually too long for foreign tourists, so it is often shortened, yet they still attract many foreign spectators.
