#033 - Dewi Cahya Ambarwati: Indonesian Culture & Traditional Performance Arts

Dewi Cahya Ambarwati is a Professor of Arts and Cultural Management in the Department of Languages at Gadja Mada University in Indonesia. Her work spans across many facets of Indonesian culture, looking at how media, discourse, religion, tourism and art intersect with the development of cultural identity. In this episode Professor Dewi highlights the importance of tolerance in Indonesia given the diversity of religions and ethnic groups. We also touch on the intertwining of local cultures and religions, particularly in practices like Wayang, the traditional puppet show. Lastly, we dive into the delicate balance between tourism and preservation of Indonesian culture.     This presentation is a service of Discovering Academia, and all information presented is for commercial and informational purposes only.  Discovering Academia provides no assurances as to the accuracy or completeness of the information presented and possesses no actual knowledge of any topic presented. Any opinions expressed in this presentation are solely attributed to each individual asserting the same and do not reflect the opinion of Discovering Academia.