MUSEUM WAYANG
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Cultural Pride · Cultural Advancement · Preservation & Cultural Law
The preservation of noble cultural heritage, such as wayang and various other Nusantara traditions, is a calling of the soul for every generation. Rather than merely reacting when claims arise from outside parties, the best and most dignified step we can take is to actively care for, document, and advance our cultural wealth. A strong national legal framework, supported by international commitments, exists not merely as a conflict resolution tool, but as a guide and shield for us. Let us make the law a foundation for protecting the authenticity of traditions, promoting intellectual property (KIK), and ensuring the continuity of Nusantara's culture on the global stage.
Legal Foundation Pelestarian Budaya
- Law of the Republic of Indonesia Number 11 of 2010 concerning Cultural Heritage — Invites us to recognize the criteria, record them in the national register, and provide certainty of legal protection for cultural heritage objects so that they are not damaged or lost.
- Presidential Regulation Number 78 of 2007 concerning the Ratification of the UNESCO Convention 2003 on the Protection of Intangible Cultural Heritage — Evidence of our commitment together with the international community in preserving intangible culture (such as wayang performance art, oral traditions, and local knowledge) so that it remains alive and passed down to future generations.
- Government Regulation (PP) Number 1 of 2022 concerning the National Register and Preservation of Cultural Heritage — Represents the implementing regulation of Law No. 11/2010 which provides technical guidelines for the community and government to work together in inventorying and preserving our cultural heritage.
- Law Number 5 of 2017 concerning Cultural Advancement — The main foundation that invites all elements of society to not only protect but also develop, utilize, and nurture national cultural advancement objects so that Indonesian culture becomes stronger.
- Building Friendship & Cultural Pride in the Eyes of the World — Through Articles 35 and 43 letters i & j Law No. 5 of 2017, we are entrusted to conduct peaceful cultural diplomacy, proactively introduce our cultural richness, and enhance international cooperation for the glory of Nusantara's culture.
History & Origins of Nusantara Wayang
Wayang is a performing art that has existed for more than a thousand years in Nusantara, reflecting the soul and philosophy of its people...
Wayang & UNESCO Recognition 2003
On November 7, 2003, UNESCO officially designated Wayang as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity...
Preserving Wayang: Cultural Heritage for Future Generations
Preserving wayang is not just about preserving art objects—it is an effort to maintain national identity, noble values, and local wisdom as outlined in the legal framework...
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📸 Official photo from the ich.unesco.org archive
Pada tahun 2008, Wayang resmi dimasukkan ke dalam Daftar Representatif Warisan Budaya Tak Benda Umat Manusia (Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity) oleh UNESCO — sebuah pengakuan tertinggi di tingkat global yang memperkuat status wayang sebagai warisan budaya hidup yang harus terus dijaga dan diwariskan.
This recognition is a continuation of the initial proclamation on November 7, 2003, when UNESCO designated wayang as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. In 2008, the UNESCO system was updated so that all those proclamations were integrated into the Representative List that remains in force today.
Seni wayang bukan sekadar hiburan — ia adalah media pendidikan moral, penyampaian nilai-nilai filosofi kehidupan, dan cerminan identitas budaya Nusantara yang kaya dan luhur.