Indonesia is rich in diverse cultures, both from natives or immigrants. One interesting type of culture is Potehi puppet. Typical Chinese puppet comes from southern China were brought to wander at that time. Etymologically, the word comes from the puppet Pothei Pou (cloth), Te (Pockets) and Hi (puppet), or a doll of cloth. How to play also unique, because the mastermind include hand in the bag with the fingers play the puppet body movement.
Puppet Potehi already 3000 years old, according to the story came from a prison in the Jin Dynasty, 265-420 BC. At the start of five death row awaiting execution, and 4 people feel sad, still the fifth had an idea for fun. So with sophisticated tools; such as plates, pans and other equipment puppet plays. The story of this convict sound reached the ears of the emperor, then they are forgiven. Since then, puppet Potehi growing and growing rapidly in the Song Dynasty, 960-1279 AD.
Potehi puppet history in Indonesia is very long. It is estimated that the arts into the archipelago in the 16-19 century and was brought by Chinese immigrants. Puppet Potehi was originally used as a social and ritual functions, but as time goes by it as one of the entertainment. At first puppet Potehi using Hokkien dialect, since only enjoyed by the Chinese. His blend of ethnic Chinese and the Natives, and the rarity of the master dialect Hokkien then later use the Indonesian language.
Puppet Potehi had debuted in the 1970s, but circa 1979-1990an decreased. These restrictions related to political content in the new order. Regime at that time so repressive in Chinese culture. Puppet Potehi, back stretch after a period of reform, especially when Wahid government gave way to the Chinese culture.
In the temple Hok Tek Bio, Salatiga (27,28 / 02/2012) held Potehi puppet show. This artistic performances last held 12 years ago. The purpose of this puppet performance is to honor and commemorate Kong Co. Ho Tech Jin or Earth God who was born on the 2nd of the month 2 Chinese calendar. The plays are shown as; Sie Djien Kwie, Poei Sie Jade, See Moe (The Monkey King) and others. Puppet Potehi who masterminded Thio Tiong Gie and his entourage came from Semarang.
From behind the stage, puppet Potehi very interesting. Mastermind, mastermind and second assistant music player into one in the room. In contrast invitation similar puppets (Puppet, Leather), which spread the music player in large quantities. 2 musicians, playing a musical instrument that is diverse and turns, such as: Zinc, Kencer, cymbals, fiddle, trumpet, Chen Puah, Tambour and Piak Kou.
Although not a native Indonesian culture, Puppet Potehi has rainbow colors in art archipelago. The question now, is the puppeteer Potehi are elderly, but there is no generation that is ready to replace it. It is unfortunate if the art that has been a long journey from South China, could thrive and prosper, then shut down by the new order to live and prosper return should be included in the box extinction. It takes young people who care about the dam would continue the work of art that can still be enjoyed by future generations. Puppet Potehi would be able to sail the ocean progress of time and remain there for future generations. Puppet Potehi would be able to sail the ocean progress of time and remain there for future generations. Thank you for reading this article.
Written and posted by Bambang Sunarno. sunarnobambang86@gmail.com
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