Ketoprak
drama
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Ketoprak is a popular Javanese form of spoken drama that originated in 1914. It primarily focuses on Javanese and Islamic history, with a clown figure acting as a voice for the common people. Ketoprak is mainly performed in central Java and often incorporates music and dance between acts, accompanied by gamelan music. This theatrical tradition is part of the rich performing arts landscape of Southeast Asia, where drama, dance, music, and narrative are often integrated into composite forms.12
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