Show Wayang Orang Gatotkaca Leaves Sweet Impressions

JAKARTA Hero figures in the puppet story, Gatotkaca were present at the Wayang Orang event on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at the Jakarta Arts Building, Central Jakarta. This performance involved a number of gold talents in the country, such as Ira Wibowo and Maudy Koesnaedi.

Not to forget Dewi Gita also appeared on the stage entitled Wayang Orang Gatotkaca, a Knight from Pringgondani. It is predicted by the Gending Enem Studio in collaboration with Wayang Orang Bharata, a performance supported by around 100 dancers and tweeters who come from various professional backgrounds, professional dancers, beginners, amateurs, as well as students of all ages.

This show itself is presented as a form of respect for the cultural heritage of the classical Javanese dance arts.

Ira Wibowo plays the character of Perwayangan Pergiwo, Gatotkaca's wife very nicely and mentally. After the event the audience gave a lively appreciation.

"Of course it is a joy to receive extraordinary appreciation from the audience. Seeing the audience from various generations I was very happy, especially when they were entertained by my appearance. It was very nice to see the sweet fruit, our results trained intensively for three and a half months. Hopefully we can inspire that culture is cool and must be treated together," said Ira in a written broadcast, July 22.

"I also presented the Gatotkaca Ksatria performance from Pringgondani to my alamarum papa, who used to dance to Gatotkaca. Before playing Pergiwo, I went to papa's grave to ask for his blessing," he added.

The father passed away in October 2023 exactly two months after Ira played Retno Dumah in August 2023 which was also attended by her father. At this stage, Ira received the support of her three children, her son-in-law and mother-in-law who were present to watch the Jakarta Arts Building.

The Wayang Orang Gatotkaca performance is a challenge for Dewi Gita, who plays the role of a eclipse that must develop Java.

Mainly because my Sundanese accent was so thick that I had to train hard, while the time for training was less because there was a lot of activity. But I feel very honored to be trusted again by Gending Enem to participate in this show. I am also very happy to be able to appear with art people who are tireless in preserving traditional Indonesian culture," said the singer whose sweet voice echoed and delivered the narrative of Gatotkaca's play.

Meanwhile, Maudy Koesnaedi did not lose in giving a graceful action. He played the role of Kunti who left a deep impression.

"I am very happy to see the enthusiasm of the audience. I try to show my best even though I train a lot myself because I now live in Bali. But in the last weeks I came to Jakarta to take part in training together and also present at the Resik Gladi. It has become my commitment to continue to participate in the spirit of preserving Indonesian culture, "said the former None Jakarta.

Raden Gatotkaca, who became a symbol of courage, strength, and service, was played by Yodya Prasetyanto, a professional dancer. Jambang Tetuko, Gatotkaca as a teenager played by a teenager named Mikail Edwin Rizki, Meanwhile, Jabang Tetuko alias Gatotkaca when he was young was performed by Dimas Krisena.

Dimas, who is currently 12 years old, has danced with Wayang Orang Bharata since he was 4 years old and this is his fourth stage with Gending Enem. Meanwhile, Mikail is 16 years old. They are consistent in the path of cultural preservation and should be an inspiration for the younger generation so that the spirit of preserving culture continues to burn.

The beauty and seriousness of traditional dance art combined with the nuances of ngepop and modern technology made this show spectacular. Gatotkaca, who flew in the air, made clear the character of the character who was nicknamed 'Otot Kawat Tulang Besi'.

Art performances must often be present in the community. The younger generation continues to be encouraged to watch and participate. With the dynamical choreography of theater and technological elements, the performance of Wayang Orang Gatotkaca Ksatria from Pringgondani is expected to be a space to revive ancestral heritage and bridge generations.