Wayang Suluh

The word "suluh" means torch, lamp or illumination fire. This wayang is called "wayang suluh" in accordance with its function as information media by the Goverment. From the aspect of its function, this "wayang suluh" resembles the "wayang Wahana" and the "wayang Perjuangan" or the "Wayang Sandiwara".
The "Wayang Suluh" is created by Soekewi from Madiun, in aboout 1946-1947. This kind of leather puppet play illustrates prominent figures of the Indonesian revolution were playing an important role in the national policy, still active in the gover, or those already retired. The mission in the stories of this "wayang suluh" is especially to arise the spirit of nationalism.