VOICED : Star Wars quest to pull Malaysian art form out of shadows

The video explores the Malaysian art form of shadow puppetry, known as Wayang Kulit, and its fusion with Star Wars themes to rejuvenate interest in this traditional craft. The creators aim to balance old and new elements, maintaining cultural integrity while introducing modern adaptations. The historical roots of Wayang Kulit, based on Hindu epics, are preserved even as new pop culture themes are explored to keep the art form relevant.

What is the primary goal of combining Wayang Kulit with the Star Wars theme?

• To compete with modern cinema

• To create a new form of entertainment

• To attract a younger audience

• To revitalize a traditional art form

What is a key challenge mentioned in the fusion of old and new elements in shadow puppetry?

• Finding skilled puppeteers

• Balancing traditional and modern elements

• Securing funding for performances

• Creating new storylines

How is technology used in the modern performances of Wayang Kulit?

• To enhance the visual and auditory experience

• To create digital versions of the puppets

• To replace traditional puppets

• To automate the puppetry process

Which character from Star Wars is adapted into the Wayang Kulit performances as Ravana?

• Yoda

• Han Solo

• Luke Skywalker

• Darth Vader

What is the historical origin of Wayang Kulit?

• It is based on Hindu epics from the 15th century

• It is a modern invention

• It originated in the 20th century

• It was created in the 18th century