Potret keberadaan kesenian wayang kulit di Bekasi: Wayang kulit akulturasi (periode tahun 1970-2015)

Abstract

This article aimed to describe the development of Wayang Kulit in Bekasi in 1970-2015. The main problem studied in this article is about “How is the existence of Wayang Kulit in Bekasi amid the rapid pace of globalization in 1970-2015?”. The author uses historical methods consisting of four steps: heuristics, source criticism, interpretation, and historiography. Based on the results, in its development, Wayang Kulit in Bekasi experienced dynamics from 1970 to 2015. In the 1970s, this art was in great demand by the public. It can be seen from the intensity of the performance is very dense. However, entering 2015, the intensity of Wayang Kulit performances in Bekasi is decreasing. This indicates that the Betawi puppet was demoted by Betawi ethnic community itself and the society in general. Globalization is one of the factors that cause a decrease in public interest in traditional arts.