Event

Wayang Kulit (Shadow Puppet Play)
with Gamelan Sari Raras of UC Berkeley 

Recital Hall, Ann E. Pitzer Center

featuring Hanggoro Murti and Midiyanto 
with Gamelan Sari Raras of UC Berkeley 

With intricate shadow puppets, guests Hanggoro, Midiyanto, and Gamelan Sari Raras tell the story of the journey of Hanoman (Monkey God) to Alengka to save Goddess Sinta from the clutches of King Rahwana.

Free

About Hanggoro Murti

Hanggoro Murti is a shadow puppet master from Eromoko Wonogiri, Indonesia. He was born as the first child of three siblings, graduated from art school in 2015 at SMKN 8 Surakarta, then continued his studies at the Indonesian Institute of the Arts in Surakarta and graduated in 2022. He was recognized at the Indonesian World Record Museum for presenting “the first virtual shadow puppet show in English” as a composer in 2020.

Ann E. Pitzer Center, Davis, CA