Wayang Gedek [

Documentary on wayang gedek, traditional Malay shadow plays which now can only be found in Northern Kedah. It has its roots from Thai nang talung. Instead of performing the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics, it tells popular local and Thai folk stories. Special characteristics are represented by the cl...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: Malaysia . Jabatan Muzium
Format: Book
Language:Malay
Published: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia : Dept. of Museums and Antiquities , [2002?]
Edition:English version
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Summary:Documentary on wayang gedek, traditional Malay shadow plays which now can only be found in Northern Kedah. It has its roots from Thai nang talung. Instead of performing the Ramayana and Mahabharata epics, it tells popular local and Thai folk stories. Special characteristics are represented by the clowns such as Ai Thong and Keaw
Item Description:DVD player compatible
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Title from disc label
Physical Description:1 videodisc (VCD) (48 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:System requirements: PC with CD-ROM or DVD drive and Microsoft Windows Media Player
Video CD