Documenting Indonesian performing arts worldwide since 1981.
Featured Article from Balungan Vol. 16
Wayang Beber Metropolitan: Tradition as Inspiration
by Marina Pretkovik and Tea Skrinjarik
Wayang Beber is a Javanese scroll-based storytelling tradition centered on the Panji tales. While original scrolls are preserved in villages, contemporary artists are reviving the form through modern media and performances.
Call for Balungan Idea Submissions
The editorial mission of Balungan is to encourage a dialogue between artists and scholars, to the benefit of both. Contributions may include scores, articles, poetry, artwork, recordings, films, interviews, interactive multimedia, and more. What do you think would be exciting and meaningful to include in the next issue of Balungan?
Guest editors can curate new topics or organize an entire issue. We also need proofreaders and artists to participate in the editorial and production process.
Guest editors can curate new topics or organize an entire issue. We also need proofreaders and artists to participate in the editorial and production process.
Send us your ideas and your interests!