Wayang Puppet Theatre

　　No longer benefiting from the patronage of wealthy rulers and affected by the country's long-term economic crisis, puppeteers have been forced to adapt their performances to suit popular tastes. To compete successfully with modern forms of entertainment such as video, television and karaoke, performers tend to accentuate comic scenes at the expense of story line and to replace traditional musical accompaniment with pop tunes.

　　The action plan recommends that specialized schools play a greater role in the transmission of traditional skills related to wayang and that support be provided to enable puppeteers to earn a living as professional performers. The plan also calls for the creation of inventories, publications, audio-visual recordings and seminars designed to encourage research.