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Punakawan is a unique type of character in Indonesian shadow theatre. They generally represent the commoners. The characters of Punakawan indicate various roles, such as the warrior advisors, the entertainers, social critics, and clowns, a further source of truth and wisdom. Because they have multifunction and typical figures, Punakawan can be an effective media to communicate a visual message. In Javanese wayang, the punakawan characters consist of Semar, Gareng, Bagong, and Petruk.

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