Emory Gamelan Ensemble performs scene 1 of Wayang Kulit entitled "The Prosperity of Wibisana"

Emory Gamelan Ensemble performs a Wayang Kulit (shadow puppet epic) performance "The Prosperity of Wibisana" in April 2017, an episode from the Ramayana story. Pak Midiyanto is the guest artist speaking and moving the puppets. Scene 1 starts with vocal introduction by Isaac Foster Mirza, artistic director of the Ensemble. Wibisana meets his elder brother, Rahwana (Ravana) and his nephew (Indrajit) who rule the kingdom of Alangka (Lanka) and imprison Sinta (Sita), after the Monkey King Hanoman has burned down their palace. The speech and song begin in JAVANESE but be PATIENT, the characters soon switch to English!