In the shadowy glow of an oil lamp, intricately crafted puppets dance across a screen, bringing to life ancient tales of heroism, trickery, and moral dilemmas. <br /><br />This is Wayang Kulit, the traditional Malaysian shadow puppet theatre that has captivated audiences for centuries. <br /><br />But behind the screen of one particular performance stands Illya Sumanto, a Malaysian artist and educator challenging norms in a field long dominated by men. <br /><br />Read her journey into Wayang Kulit, which began not with the intention to challenge tradition, but to explore an art form steeped in cultural richness on www.sinardaily.my now. <br /><br />#WayangKulit #MalaysianCulture #TraditionalArt #ShadowPuppetry #CulturalHeritage #WayangWomen #IllyaSumanto #Art #Puppet #SinarDaily
