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PROFIL ANANDA ALBY ERSANI DALANG CILIK DALAM APRESIASI PEGIAT SENI TK DIY 2023

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Art and Creativity

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The video profiles Albi (Adimas Albersani Widyaaputra Ersani), a 10-year-old elementary school student from Yogyakarta, who practices wayang / shadow puppetry as a dalang cilik (young puppeteer). It explains how his interest began in early childhood after learning about puppets from his father, then grew through frequent exposure to performances and self-driven practice.

Over time, Albi entered structured training at a puppetry studio and progressed to performing in major events, including national-level appearances and invitations connected to the Ministry.

Several speakers—parents, school staff, school committee leadership, and community leaders—highlight Albi’s achievements, character, and dedication. They emphasize the school’s supportive environment for non-academic talents and argue that Albi is a worthy candidate for a Children’s Arts and Culture Appreciation Award. The video also frames wayang as a way to preserve heritage and communicate moral/noble values, including messages that counter negative impacts of globalization.

Artistic Techniques / Creative Processes Shown or Described

  • Shadow puppetry as cultural preservation
    • Albi treats puppetry as both heritage to protect and entertainment.
  • Progressive skill development
    • Learning puppet movements (“practiced movements”) after beginning to collect puppets.
    • Advancing by joining/entering a puppetry studio for training.
  • Storytelling structure in wayang
    • Performances emphasize narratives featuring good vs. evil, with good defeating evil as a recurring theme.
  • Performance practice and stage presence
    • Repeated live performances across different locations and institutions, building confidence and experience (including appearances for high-profile audiences and government-related events).
  • Transmission of values through art
    • Using wayang to communicate moral/noble values as a creative educational tool, including relevance to digital/global culture.

Pathway to Becoming a “Dalang Cilik” (Implied)

  1. Start by watching puppetry performances from an early age (via TV and live shows).
  2. Learn through family encouragement and early puppet ownership (buying puppets).
  3. Practice puppet manipulation and movement techniques independently.
  4. Join formal training at a puppetry studio to improve technique.
  5. Participate in events and competitions, progressing from city → provincial → national levels (and broader exposure).
  6. Balance school responsibilities with continued passion for performance.
  7. Use performances to communicate noble values while helping preserve cultural heritage.

Creators / Contributors Featured (Mentioned)

  • Sapto Wiatmoko (father)
  • Prantin Sp.G (principal of Gedong Kuning Elementary School)
  • Nang Rahmadi (Chair of the Committee at Gedong Kuning State Elementary School)
  • Diah Mutiara Harta Wulansari (guardian/parent; class 2A and 3B guardian)
  • Rahman Freja (teacher; possibly class-related; mentions “Praya Albi”)
  • Artingab (teacher; “Denting”)
  • Tauan Hermawan (Head of RW02, Kota Gede District)
  • Albi / Adimas Albersani Widyaaputra Ersani (main subject)

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