It is fast becoming a tradition for those born on 'wayang pawukon' to perform 'wayang' at least once during their childhood as a symbolic and spiritual way to save him or her from being chased by Divine Kala. This shadow puppet performance is called a 'sapuleger'; a performance aimed to mentally and spiritually cleanse. More mature people can also hold a 'Sapuleger': for example, after he or she recovers from a serious illness, or to be protected from a series of misfortunes. Many people, including those who were not born on 'wayang pawukon', also hold a 'sapuleger' for the same reasons or to ensure a safe and better future life.
The cost per performance can vary between Rp. 1,5 million to Rp. 2 million including the cost of the offerings. A 'sapuleger' is normally performed at night. In order to save time and money, the family arrives at the puppeteer's house with the complete required offerings, to ask for holy water for the ritual. In this case, the performance is only held symbolically.
The cost per performance can vary between Rp. 1,5 million to Rp. 2 million including the cost of the offerings. A 'sapuleger' is normally performed at night. In order to save time and money, the family arrives at the puppeteer's house with the complete required offerings, to ask for holy water for the ritual. In this case, the performance is only held symbolically.
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