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GUNUNGAN WAYANG, A DEEP PHILOSOPHY ON IT

What is Gunungan Wayang? maybe not many more know the philosophy of Gunungan wayang and its history, in the History of Java Museum in Yogyakarta, we can know more about what Gunungan Wayang are.

This new museum does seek information and education in the content it presents, but still does not leave artistic and entertainment aspects.

In the pyramid-shaped museum, the concept of eduarteinment is indeed a mainstay, they also adapt technology to facilitate understanding of content, such as the use of Augmented Reality and 3D films.

In other parts, even this museum offers visitors to interact self-photos with thematic diorama spaces.

When you finish swapping, visitors can buy snacks or enjoy a meal at "Malioboro food street" a concept of food corners that are owned by this museum, or even enjoy art performances held on a large stage at the rear end of the museum.

In wayang, gunungan is a special figure inspired by the mountain and their contents. Gunungan has many functions in puppet shows, therefore many different depictions.

In the standard function, as the opening and closing of a performance, two Gunungans are put on two different sides. On one side, at the bottom there is a picture of a gate guarded by two giants holding swords and shields. It symbolizes the palace gate, and when played gunungan is used as a palace. On the top of the mountain is a tree of life (kalpataru) which is wrapped by a dragon snake. In the branch of the tree, some forest animals are described, such as tigers, bulls, monkeys and birds. 

The picture as a whole describes the situation in the wilderness. This side symbolizes the state of the world and its contents. On the reverse side, it is described as flames burning. This symbolizes chaos and hell.

Before the puppet is played, the gunungan is put in the middle of the screen, leaning slightly to the right which means that the puppet play has not yet begun, like a world that has not been narrated. After being played, Gunungan is revoked, lined up on the right.

There are two Gunungans kinds, namely Gunungan Gapuran and Gunungan Blumbangan. Blumbangan Gunungan was composed by Sunan Kalijaga in the Demak Kingdom era. Then in the Kartasura era, it was composed again with the Gapuran Gunungan.

a complete exposure isn't it? so what are you waiting for, prepare yourself to become a visitor of the History of Java museum, and enjoy exploring the past with fun.

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