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        "id": 1446096,
        "msgid": "i-am-not-a-dalang-1447893297",
        "date": "1999-04-22 00:00:00",
        "title": "I am not a 'dalang'",
        "author": null,
        "source": "JP",
        "tags": null,
        "topic": null,
        "summary": "I am not a 'dalang' I am writing in response to Putu Wirata's article \"Wayang shows art in new light\" of March 26. The March 13, 1999, premier of Wayang Listrik-Tirtha Amertha featured for SD Dyatmika's Third Annual Benefit was considered a continuation of collaborative work between Shadow Light Productions of the United States and Sanggar Seni Cudamani, a performing arts troupe from Bali.",
        "content": "<p>I am not a 'dalang'<\/p>\n<p>I am writing in response to Putu Wirata's article \"Wayang shows<br>\nart in new light\" of March 26.<\/p>\n<p>The March 13, 1999, premier of Wayang Listrik-Tirtha Amertha<br>\nfeatured for SD Dyatmika's Third Annual Benefit was considered a<br>\ncontinuation of collaborative work between Shadow Light<br>\nProductions of the United States and Sanggar Seni Cudamani, a<br>\nperforming arts troupe from Bali. The production was directed by<br>\nme, and I am not a dalang (puppeteer), as stated in the above-<br>\nmentioned article.<\/p>\n<p>As a member of Bali's small arts community, it is embarrassing<br>\nto be called a dalang when in fact I am not. The accurate program<br>\nlisted me as director, music composer, musician and scenic<br>\ndesigner, but never as dalang.<\/p>\n<p>Sanggar Seni Cudamani is pleased that you enjoyed the<br>\nperformance.<\/p>\n<p>I DEWA PUTU BERATA<\/p>\n<p>Sanggar Seni Cudamani<\/p>\n<p>Ubud, Bali<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/i-am-not-a-dalang-1447893297",
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