Traditional Art's Survival in the Digital Era

Abstract

Various aspects of life have changed since the COVID-19 pandemic, including the puppeteer artists. For performing artists, the policy of stay at home really hit them. But on the other hand it creates creativity and innovation in performances. The benefits of literature help reflect, express humanity without feeling patronized, and are invited not only to reproduce but to produce meaning. The aim of this study is to examine the puppeteer survival by YouTube platform during the pandemic. Data analysis was carried out using Adorno's cultural industry theory. As a result, the digital transformation of puppeteers in puppet shows during the COVID-19 pandemic provide economic resilience and evoke solidarity.

Mining the public sentiment for wayang climen preservation and promotion

“…The esteemed cultural legacy, a valuable repository of customs and practices, can be historically traced, with its origins believed to date back to approximately 1500 BC [2]. Wayang, an enthralling artistic expression, provides a riveting insight into the human condition [3]. The performing arts play diverse and significant roles within society, extending beyond their entertainment value to serve as a potent means of imparting moral guidance to the community [4].…”