Sena Wangi

Sena Wangi (SENAWANGI) is the national secretariat of the wayang and puppetry arts organization in Indonesia. It serves as an umbrella body for various wayang and puppetry artists, schools, cultural observers, and experts across the archipelago. Its primary mission is to preserve and develop wayang, which UNESCO has recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The organization is based in Jakarta and operates nationally, with no regional branches according to Javanese Wikipedia. Sena Wangi was established on 12 August 1975 in Jakarta, following a recommendation by the President of Indonesia to create a joint secretariat for all wayang-related organizations. The founding congress took place at Taman Ismail Marzuki in Jakarta on 11–12 August 1975. Over the decades, Sena Wangi has become a key player in promoting wayang as a pillar of Indonesian culture, organizing events such as the National Wayang Day (Hari Wayang Nasional) and the Living ICH Forum. The organization's leadership for the 2022–2027 period includes Ketua Umum (Chairman) FH Bambang Soelistyo and several vice-chairmen and department heads. Sena Wangi continues to advocate for wayang's sustainability, innovation, and global recognition, aiming to make Indonesia the "World Home of Wayang."

Sena Wangi was established on 12 August 1975 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The idea for the organization emerged around the time of the second Pekan Wayang Indonesia (Indonesian Wayang Week) in 1974, when the organizing committee met with the President of Indonesia. The President suggested forming a "joint secretariat" to accommodate all organizations, foundations, and institutions dealing with wayang in Indonesia. Respecting the principles of democracy and consensus, wayang enthusiasts in Jakarta consulted with wayang figures and authorities, then held the First National Congress of Indonesian Wayang in 1975 at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta. The congress, held on 11–12 August 1975, unanimously agreed to establish a national organization as suggested by the President. The congress assigned a Formative Council consisting of three people to prepare the organization. Sena Wangi has since served as the national secretariat for wayang and puppetry arts, with members including wayang and puppetry organizations, wayang schools, cultural observers, artists, and community leaders. It focuses on preserving and developing wayang, which UNESCO recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity. The organization has been involved in major events such as the National Wayang Day (Hari Wayang Nasional) and the Living ICH Forum. In 2024, the 6th National Wayang Day and 4th Living ICH Forum were held, opened by the Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon. The management for the 2022–2027 period is led by Chairman FH Bambang Soelistyo.

• Second Pekan Wayang Indonesia held; President suggests forming a joint secretariat for wayang organizations.

• First National Congress of Indonesian Wayang begins at Taman Ismail Marzuki, Jakarta.

• Sena Wangi officially established as the national secretariat for wayang.

• New management period 2022–2027 begins with FH Bambang Soelistyo as Chairman.

• 6th National Wayang Day and 4th Living ICH Forum opened by Minister of Culture Fadli Zon.

National secretariat and umbrella organization for wayang and puppetry arts in Indonesia, focused on preservation, development, and international recognition of wayang as intangible cultural heritage.

1. 1SENAWANGI – Indonesiasenawangi.org
2. 2About Senawangi – SENAWANGIsenawangi.org
3. 3Sena Wangi – Wikidatawikidata.org
4. 4Sena Wangi – Wikipedia Jawajv.wikipedia.org