Magelang Regent Inaugurates Wayang Relief Artwork by Wito Prasetyo at Borobudur Museum

The Regent of Magelang, Grengseng Pamuji, has officially inaugurated a Wayang relief artwork created by artist Wito Prasetyo at the Museum Candi Borobudur. This event marks a significant cultural innovation, transforming the static reliefs of the ancient temple into dynamic, copyrighted performance art.

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This is proof of high legal awareness that cultural assets and local intellectual property must be legally protected so that they are not lost or claimed by others.

Regent Pamuji expressed immense pride and appreciation for this cultural innovation, emphasizing that the reliefs of Borobudur Temple are more than just stone; they are a visual narrative rich in moral, spiritual, and life values. He lauded Prasetyo's work for dynamically reinterpreting the temple's three-dimensional reliefs into Wayang form. The artist's initiative to copyright this work was highlighted as a crucial educational step for the community, ensuring the protection of local cultural assets and intellectual property.

"This is proof of high legal awareness that cultural assets and local intellectual property must be legally protected so that they are not lost or claimed by others," the Regent stated. He sees this initiative as a prime example of modern synergy that preserves ancient traditions, repackages them with contemporary creativity, and safeguards them with future legal protections.

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He sees this initiative as a prime example of modern synergy that preserves ancient traditions, repackages them with contemporary creativity, and safeguards them with future legal protections.

To complement the inauguration, a Wayang performance by Ki Pamedar featured the story "Sasa Jataka" (The Wise Rabbit). This Jataka tale is rich with teachings on sacrifice, sincerity, compassion, and wisdom, offering a relevant reflection on humanity's values in a rapidly changing world. The Regent urged the local education and tourism departments to promote this innovative Wayang relief widely, envisioning it as an educational tool in schools and a unique cultural tourism draw for Magelang.

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This Jataka tale is rich with teachings on sacrifice, sincerity, compassion, and wisdom, offering a relevant reflection on humanity's values in a rapidly changing world.