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The art of leather puppet in Buleleng actually still alive. It records there are tens puppeteer in North Bali to enliven puppet show in some villages of Buleleng. The Head of Custom Department from Cultural and Tourism Office (Disbudpar) Buleleng, Ketut Warkandea yesterday said puppet art in Buleleng actually still existed. It proved by the flock of puppet performances at custom ceremonies in the villages of North Bali.

Even Buleleng is still inviting leather puppet performance by turns in Pura Manik Dalang, Pemaron Village. Encouraging the growth of puppet art in Buleleng, Buleleng government facilitated the Puppeteer Community Buleleng. The community is shaping an official place for the existence of puppet art in Buleleng. “This community will ease the data collection of puppeteer in the future so the puppeteer could get more attention from the government,” said him.

Jro Dalang Nyoman Rugada established as the chairman while he will be helped by its partner, Jro Dalang Made Wijana as the vice deputy. The organization then supported by a coordinator for each sub district. Further Regent Putu Bagiada established as the patroness of the puppeteer community. They will soon inaugurate officially by Buleleng Regent so they can hold soon internal coordination for collecting data. The interesting fact is the community will hold wayang festival in Municipal Park Singaraja for different themes weekly as it will begin on 18 February.

News by Bali Post