Traditional Art of Banten with Wayang Garing

Wayang Garing is the puppet show which is developed in Serang, Banten Province. Historically, the efforts to create a puppet show have been initiated since the Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa. The idea of performing the Wayang Garing art is has aims to tell about the trip of Banten Sultans and chronicle the story of Banten, so that, the history of the Banten still remembered by the community. But along with the time, the theme of the story is staged in the Wayang Garing is change. In addition to the theme of the trip told the sultans of Banten and Chronicle, also developed other themes of the stories cited in the Mahabharata, Ramayana, and Lokapala. Thus, the story is staged in the Wayang Garing, not only of historical value but also the entertainment value. At first, the performing arts are there is no difference from the other puppet, which involves swarawati (singer) and wayang (musician). However, due to lack of funds from the mastermind and the absence of capital assistance from the sultan Banten, and finally president of the role played by the musicians and the puppeteers to use the mouth instrument. Meanwhile, the language of instruction used in the show is Attack Javanese and Sundanese. In ancient times, the art of puppet show staged Wayang Garing when the harvest season has arrived. It is intended as an expression of gratitude to God for the blessings that have been granted. Then as time went on, the performing arts are also staged in other celebrations such as wedding ceremonies, memorial gratefully and great days.