Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to the social media platform X to share his experience of watching a performance of Wayang Kulit, Indonesia's cherished shadow puppetry tradition, which brought the timeless story of the Ramayan to life.
Ramayan comes alive through shadow puppetry
In his post, Narendra Modi described the performance as captivating, calling Wayang Kulit a treasured tradition of Indonesia. Through this traditional art form, performers presented the age old tale of the Ramayan on stage, and Modi called the experience a moving one.
A heritage that travels across seas and generations
Narendra Modi noted that the performance served as a reminder of how the shared civilisational heritage of India and Indonesia has travelled across seas and generations. According to his post, this heritage has taken on different forms along the way, even as its roots remained the same. He framed the moment as an example of the cultural connection between India and Indonesia.
Public reaction
The Prime Minister's post drew a largely positive response on social media, with many users calling it a proud moment tied to India's cultural heritage. Most reactions online were appreciative, and no notable criticism or controversy emerged over the post.
