The First Wayang Animation in Indonesia, Let's Take a Look at the Facts of Aniwayang 'Desa Timun' - a Very Special Storytelling Medium for Children!

Wayang Animation or also known as Aniwayang is an art form that is the first in Indonesia.

Aniwayang becomes the first in Indonesia to be introduced to children. This animation tells the story of 'Desa Timun' with various cartoon characters packaged with shadow puppets.

'Desa Timun' becomes the first children's show created through the art of shadow puppets reflected through animation (Aniwayang).

The existence of Aniwayang 'Desa Timun' will certainly popularize the art of shadow puppets by introducing it to children as a unique Indonesian storytelling medium!

Wayang Animation 'Desa Timun' which was first created in Indonesia was created by Daud Nugraha. He named this technique Aniwayang, which is also used as the production studio for the Desa Timun series.

The Aniwayang technique is inspired by the traditional art of wayang kulit, which has deep roots in Indonesia as one form of storytelling culture. The vision of Aniwayang is to popularize wayang kulit as a unique form of Indonesian animation.

What's even more amazing is that Aniwayang 'Desa Timun' has received many awards from several festivals, KLovers. The animated characters presented include Cila, Cili, Cilo, Ayam, Salimi, and Kodok. These six characters are surely loved by children.

If Japan has anime, Indonesia has Aniwayang. Wow, it's really interesting, isn't it?