18 Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Impact Arining Wibowo Department of Culture Studies, Faculty of Social and Communication, Universitas Kebangsaan, Indonesia Received: March 15, 2019. Revised: May 16, 2019. Accepted: June 19, 2019 Abstract This article discusses socio and cultural impact as an effect of the commercialization of Malang mask puppet in the era of globalization. Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun located at Kedung- monggo Hamlet Malang Regency modifies the art of Malang mask puppet in order to turn the function of traditional art from ritual to the commodity. This research method is qualitative by using observation, interviews, and documentary studies for data collection. The result shows that modification creates three impacts, social and cultural impacts, also the occurrence of new senses in terms of Malang mask puppet includes creativity, prosperity, education, aesthetic, conserva- tion, and identity sense. Keywords: commercialization, socio, profane, cultural, impact, Malang mask puppet How to Cite: Wibowo, A. (2019). Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Impact. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research And Education, 19(1), 18-28. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019), 18-28 Available online at http://journal.unnes.ac.id/nju/index.php/harmonia DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.15294/harmonia.v19i1.16101 humans to socialize both with their fami- ly and social environment. Oral tradition was being considered as a communication medium. The impacts of oral tradition for society and their environment simply hap- pens by watching, listening, and enjoying art performances. Oral tradition alongside its content includes meaning, values, cultural norm, and local wisdom which is being stated by Sibarani (2014) is about “remembering the past, understanding the present, and pre- paring the future”. Malang mask puppet as the oral tradition of Kedungmonggo Hamlet was functioned as a bonding of so- lidarity of its surrounding society. Accor- ding to Kayam cited by Safarudin (2014, p. 169) that society will understand their values and behaviour pattern form tradi- INTRODUCTION According to Suparlan as cited by Prasetyo (2017) cultural change is the turn of idea system of society which consists of rules, norms, values, and technology. The cultural change is the impact of moder- nism. The flow of modern life influences the surrounding society of Kedungmong- go Hamlet, Malang regency as well. The art of Malang mask puppet which was once precious and sacred art turns to be old fashioned and ignored local art. Malang mask puppet was once oral tradition and sacred art which was being considered as a tie between humans and god and humans and relatives and his/her surrounding society as well. As explained by Sibarani (2014, p. 54) that oral tradition encourages Corresponding author: Jl. Terusan Halimun No 37 Bandung, Indonesia E-mail: arining73@gmail.com p-ISSN 2541-1683|e-ISSN 2541-2426 Arining Wibowo, Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Im- 19 tional shows. But, globalization and development bring society to the various side of reali- ty such as comfort, pleasure, appearance, and freedom of desire. On the other side, Gildens (2001) predicts the existence of “huge threat in form of private meaning emptiness” as the impact of the lost of values and wisdom of the past (Ritzer & Goodman, 2012, p. 610-611). Moreover, the development of modern art in the form of new amusement of television and the in- ternet, which caught the attention of the young generation influences oral traditi- on, Malang mask puppet as well. Malang mask puppet once was forgotten. But then, nowadays Malang mask puppet tries to exist and survive in the era of globalizati- on due to the effort of several art studios (padepokan) and artists. Even though Malang mask puppet is being revitalized, according to Pratis- to (2017) mask dance nowadays is being held in order to entertain audiences, whe- reas at the ancient ages it functioned as a sacred procession. The values of this oral tradition to worship god and ancestor fade away. Malang mask puppet has been out of its real context. Moreover, the aim of the Malang mask puppet performance as an entertainment medium is to make a profit. Malang mask puppet has become a commodity and traded product. The high frequency of tourism promotion of the go- vernment of Malang turns the art to the assets for the development of the regency. According to Brandt T (1997) the centrali- zed administration, better infrastructure, and better lifestyle are preferable in or- der to operate larger cities. Factors such as education, transportation, mass media, communication and other sectors as well are related to the change of socio-cultural aspects of society. As revealed by Pitana (2015, p. 115) that tourism influences the socio-cultural life of society, but other fac- tors take part in changing the condition of the socio-cultural as well. The change of Malang mask puppet brings several both positive and negative impacts include so- cial, profane, and cultural impacts. The art of Malang mask puppet in- cludes dance and story performed by va- rious masked figures. Based on Javanese ethnic society, this art is considered as an old traditional art due to the occurrence since the IX century (Timoer, 1980). In the show of Malang mask puppet, the dan- cers wear masks or kedok which cover their faces. Dancers play their characters by the guidance of the narrator (dalang). Ac- cording to Kartodiharjo dance of Malang mask puppet formerly functioned as a reli- gious ceremony for Hinduism at the era of Majapahit emperor and tradition such as animism, shamanism, and the worship of ancestors (Timoer, 1980, p. 11) The tradition of masked dance functions as worshipping was being con- sidered as a medium to free human from danger and get protection from their an- cestor. The arrangement of this ceremony was being considered as the prevention of disaster and obstacles in man’s life. The importance of masks and the role of the puppet was viewed as an absolute element of their life. At that time, Malang mask puppet grew and was considered as the appropriate art of the era. Malang mask puppet was admitted as a tradition to wor- ship ancestors’ spirits. But then according to Timoer (1980: 13) the realization of the ancestor’s spirit changes. Alongside the re- vitalization, the simple shape of the mask turned to the smoothen and more beauti- ful shape. The function of mask changes as well, formerly as a medium of religious ceremony to the medium of art show (Ti- moer, 1980, p. 14). The growth of moderate Islam and the development of modernism influen- ce the changing function of Malang mask puppet. Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun, is located at Kedungmonggo Hamlet, Pa- kisaji, Malang regency, one of the art stu- dios which still maintains Malang mask puppet. Malang mask puppet is succeeded to change its function from sacred to the profane art. Thus, Malang mask puppet re- gains its position in society and spreads its popularity. Growth and development of Malang mask puppet in Kedungmonggo Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019): 18-2820 Hamlet is started by Mbah Karimun and inherited by Kek Serun, a great-grandchild of Mbah Karimun. According to Hidayat (2008, p. 29), Kek Serun and another gran- dchild of Mbah Karimun participate to develop the art of Malang mask puppet at Kedungmonngo Hamlet. They gather and become dancers, players of gamelan, mask crafter. They have been faced with various and dynamic conditions, up and down for 25 years. The rise of Malang mask puppet began in the middle of 1970. Both old and young generations participated and held many shows in several big cities in Indo- nesia. In 1978, dancers of Kedungmonggo Hamlet held a performance in the presi- dential palace at the era of President Suhar- to. In 1980, Kedungmonggo Hamlet reno- vated Malang mask puppet. They renewed the quality of movement, performance, and products of Malang mask puppet. The result of this effort succeeded to brings Malang mask puppet to get a predicate as a local asset of Malang tributed by the Go- vernment of Malang. As admitted superior local asset, the government of Malang usu- ally ask Kedungmonggo mask puppet to participate in several festival and cultural event in order to promote their local tou- rism (Hidayat, 2008, p. 42). Thus, because of the growth of Kedungmonggo mask puppet, the member changed its name to be Padepokan Asmoro Bangun. Asmoro Bangun is named after the main figure of Malang mask puppet, Panji Asmoro Ban- gun (Safarudin, 2003, p. 36). Now, Pade- pokan Asmoro Bangun is under the lead of Handoyo, as the heir of his pioneer. In the performance of Malang mask puppet, there are several pieces of equip- ment needed to create a high quality of the art. Supporting equipment owned by Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun includes: Javanese Narrator called as dalang, puppet child, gamelan (Javanese music instru- ments), gamelan player, stage, and costu- me. The meaning of Javanese narrator or dalang is a particular person who has a special talent in playing puppets. Dalang is the main artist in the mask puppet per- formance. Dalang functions as director, the writer, narrator, singer, music arranger, stage arranger, and dancer as well. As a narrator, dalang must have skills in cont- rolling janturan (description about king or empire which is being narrated in form of poetry or specific monolog), cariyos or kan- da (story), gunem or pocapan (the figures of dialog), suluk (Javanese poetry with special rhythm), dhodhogan (controller of musical composition of gamelan), and kepyekan or kepyakan (Supriayanto, 1997, p. 79). The main dalang of Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun is Kasnam who has been trusted as the best Javanese narrator of mask puppet because of his acknowledgment of pakem of Malang mask puppet. Dalang has an im- portant role because the success of Malang mask puppet performance depends on him. The puppet child is a team of actor who has good skill in mask dance. They have double roles because the costume ar- rangement of Malang mask puppet is pos- sible to wear by double roles characters. The change of character needs only a chan- ge of mask (Supriyanto, 1997, p. 81-82). The number of puppet children depends on the story and the price of the show. The story of Walang Sumirang Walangwati, for example, has eight persons as puppet child. Panjak or gamelan music player is a group of gamelan player accompanied by the choir in the show of Malang mask puppet. Panjak of Padepokan Seni As- moro Bangun is group of local people of Kedungmonggo Hamlet who have known the art of Malang mask puppet. Gamelan is the intruments of mu- sic. In the performance of Malang mask puppet usually includes laras slendro or la- ras pelog. While for East Javanese puppet, laras slendro is usually preferable. The se- ries of gamelan are: bonang balok, bonang penerus, demung, saron, peking, gender balok, gender penerus, gambang, kendang, kethuk, kenong, kempul, and gong (Supriyanto, 1997, p. 88-89). Whereas, gamelan which is usu- ally used at Padepokan Seni Asmoro Ban- Arining Wibowo, Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Im- 21 gun is more simple includes kenong, ketuk, gong,bonang penerus, bonang babon, kendang, saron, peking, and demung. The arrange- ment of musical instruments and stage is aimed to make dalang easier to manage the flow of the show because dalang needs to unite panjak and dancers of Malang mask puppet. The stage is a part of important equipment to support the success of show performance. In Malang mask puppet, the stage can be in the form of a permanent or temporary stage. The arrangement of the stage depends on the demand of audien- ces. The setting of the show influences type of stage, while the show holds in a buil- ding and appropriate place available to arrange gamelan, other properties, and de- coration, the crew does not need to prepare a stage (Timoer, 1980, p. 73). Oppositely, if the show holds at the yard, the crew needs to prepare a temporary stage which is usu- aaly called as terop. The model of the stage usually prepared for Malang mask puppet performance by Padepokan Asmoro Ban- gun is in form of pendapa. Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun provides costumes for puppet children for the show of Malang mask puppet. Supriy- anto (1997, p. 89) divides costume of Ma- lang mask puppet into seven parts, include 1) head embellishment such as jamang, udeng, fabric to cover head, and wig 2) ear embellishment such as sumping, 3) masks as face embellishment 4) neck embellish- ment includes kace necklace and sampur, 5) hand embellishment includes klat bahu and dekes, 6) body embellishment such as kace, stagen, timang, keris ladrangan, and 7) foot embellishment, pants, rapek, socks and gongseng. Mask functions as the main complement of Malang mask puppet. The shape and color of the mask show the cha- racteristic of the figures. METHODS Qualitative method is used in this research. The study focuses on the wor- ker, artist, and society of Kedungmonggo Hamlet in terms of their effort to modify Malang mask puppet as an oral tradition to the art product which can be traded. In qualitative research, the approach of the researcher does not have refer to the dicho- tomy of true or false, but rather stressing on the approach of the researcher itself (Ida, 2016) Techniques of data collection are including observation, interview, and do- cumentary study. Observation is aimed to see and observe the changes of the gro- wing social phenomena, thus the change of assessments needed, for the observer to observes certain moments, then separates necessary data (Margono, 2007, p. 159). According to Kurnia (2007), infor- mation taken from observation includes the doer, location, activity, object, action, incident, and time. The use of the obser- vation technique is aimed to displays the realistic description of the work and event, to answers questions, helps human beha- viour, and evaluates and measures certain aspects and gives feedback to the measure- ment. The use of observation is conducted by directly observe the activity and process in the field especially at the time of Malang mask puppet performance show. Obser- vation is conducted also at the time when there is no performance show to obtain the situation and information in terms of the skill of the Malang mask puppet doer. The interview is conducted by the re- searcher in the next step. The aim of the in- terview according to Nazir (1988) is a pro- cess of getting information in research by giving a question and asking answer face to face among the interviewer and infor- mant. Interviewers as a technique of data collection use tools named as an interview guide. The interview is conducted by com- municating with the data source. Commu- nication is conducted by question-answer orally whether direct or not (I. Djumhur & Surya, 1985). While according to Walgito (1987) interview is one of the methods to collect data both from child and adult by holding direct relation to the informant. Sukardi (1983) stated that the interview is a tool to get data or facts or informati- on from students orally. The interview is Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019): 18-2822 conducted to get the data needed (Winkel, 1995). Researcher conducts interview to the several respondents, they are Hando- yo (owner, manager, doer, and crafter of Malang mask puppet at Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun), Tombro (doer and dan- cer of Malang mask puppet), Sunari (doer and art observer of Malang mask puppet), and Balok (art observer and researcher of Malang mask puppet). The documentary study is the technique of data collection that is con- ducted by the researcher to get data based on the historical dan developmental pro- cess of Malang mask puppet. Definition of the document according to Gottschalk (1986, p. 38) is the authentication process based on written, oral, description and archeology. According to Bungin (2007) documentary study is one of the methods conducted in the qualitative approach to tract historical data. The documentary stu- dy helps the researcher to decide the level of credibility of the researcher based on the existed documents. The documentary study is conducted by the researcher by finding and seeing directly to the show of Malang mask puppet and the production of the skilled art of Malang mask puppet. The documentary study is also conducted to find the change and shape of Malang mask puppet at Padepokan Seni Asmo- ro Bangun and at several places such as Inggil restaurant where the display of va- rious faces of Malang mask puppet can be found. The documentary study is con- ducted to find several references in the form of books and information related to the Malang mask puppet in Malang public library, bookstore, and internet. RESULT AND DISCUSSION The result and finding of this rese- arch is divided into three clusters, first ex- plains the social impact of the modification of Malang mask puppet, second is the cul- tural impact, and third explains the senses of Malang mask puppet. Social Impact of The Modification of Malang Mask Puppet The positive impact which can be considered as the social aspect of the modi- fication process of Malang Mask Puppet is the increase of income and living standard. The surrounding society of Kedungmong- go Hamlet uses Malang Mask Puppet as their choice of daily occupation. Society in- cluding children, teenagers, and the elder- ly learn to dance dan carve the mask. The- se people live near to the Kedungmonggo Hamlet compete with each other to sell their product. As a show which is being performed once a month usually in Mon- day-Legi (based on Javanese calendar) and called as gebyak senin legian, Malang mask puppet attracts the society to participate. Tombro, one of the data resources said: After Handoyo handles Seni Asmoro Bangun (name of one of traditional dance art studios in Malang), the mask becomes not only art but also a resource of a job. The job of product masks is now considered as a job, no longer becomes only part-time job [Tombro, 35]. Moreover, the decrease in unemp- loyment is another positive impact. The bonding of togetherness and awareness to help each other event and performan- ce of Malang Mask Puppet can be consi- dered also as another social impact of the modification. After Handoyo succeeds in bringing Malang mask puppet to perform internationally, the people of Kedung- monggo including the elderly, children, and teenagers compete to participate. They assume that they can be productive by sel- ling the assets through creation of tradi- tional art. After Kedungmoggo Hamlet is signed as Kampoeng Topeng by JTv, many visitors come to enjoy the show performan- ce, to study and research. This means that the modification process of Malang Mask Puppet gives a positive impact whether in the economic, education, and mass media sector of Malang. The development and the impro- vement of Malang Mask Puppet which gives good and positive impact certainly are being followed by a negative and dec- reasing aspect. The modification process Arining Wibowo, Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Im- 23 of Mask Puppet creates two management systems, the organization, and juragan (master) system. The organization system assumes to have members but the juragan system assumes to have workers. This sys- tem of management indicates the social and economical gap among the members of Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun. The gap includes a position in an organization setting, income, and job vacancy. Accor- ding to Piliang (2011, p. 429) the segmen- tation based on their taste, so it creates the social contrasts. The contrast and segmen- tation system is really complicated and different from a person to another. It also has another difference level: the different levels of person, class, society, nation, and race. The gap among the members of the organization decreases solidarity and af- fects the development of Malang Mask Puppet. As stated by Suroso: If Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun applicants these two systems of manage- ment (organization and juragan system), the gap among members is hard to be avoi- ded [Suroso, 50]. The art of Malang mask puppet which is rooted in the oral tradition has deep aesthetic and sacred values. Malang mask puppet is being considered as the me- dium to worship and respect the ancestor’s spirit. People held this ritual continuous- ly and concerned about faith values. But, the art of Malang mask puppet faces the change of culture from time to time. Be- fore becoming the art of castle which was performed by and for the noblemen, mask puppet was formly performed by and for civil society. The creature was even made from stone at that time. The sacred values of the Malang mask puppet as a custom ceremony created many calculations. The calculation includes the electing day of the ceremonial show or called naga dina, fasting three days continuously before the show, and choosing lakon, which is important to appropriate the representation of the ho- pes and goals of the ceremony. According to Kusmayati cited by Safarudin (2014), the ceremony is aimed to worships the an- cestors, express gratitudes, ties to the life cycle, and relates to the appeal. But then, Malang mask puppet changes the role of the art from the medium of ceremony and ritual to the enjoyable performance. Turning to the entertainment aspect, wayang mask Malang is being marked by omitting some sacred values Sunari, one of the data resources stated in the interview in July 2016: The disappearance of the sacred va- lues of the Malang mask puppet is being influenced by the inability of the old ge- neration to transform and the young ge- neration to absorb the religious context as well. As the medium of praying, the per- formance of Malang mask puppet contains the worship symbol of God as its basic phi- losophy. But, nowadays show, the focus turns to the visualization aspect. Religion values no longer become the main purpose of the ceremony [Sunari, 34]. The modification process of Malang mask puppet brings profane impacts. The increase of the market demand to turn Ma- lang mask puppet to be commodity indica- tes the goal of profit. Padepokan Asmoro Bangun commercializes and gets the profit as the impact of the modification of Ma- lang mask puppet performance. Tombro, is interviewed in December 2016 revealed: The show of Malang mask puppet nowadays is different. The show follows the market taste. The limitation of durati- on and dancer compress the performance. Tombro mentions the compression of Malang mask puppet as pethilan. Pethi- lan is the impact of modification that signs the profanation process of Malang mask puppet. According to Salim cited by Balok (2014, p. 172), the turn of cultural things to the commodity creates a larger production process, imitation, and reduces the quali- ty. In the performance of art, the show is being packaged and modified in its several aspects which causes the loss of important philosophical values. The Cultural Impact of Modification of Malang Mask Puppet As an oral tradition, Malang mask puppet is being considered as one of the Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019): 18-2824 cultural assets and heritage of Malang. Thus, the original values of Malang mask puppet must be conserved and maintained. Even though this traditional art faces the transferring and inheritance process, the artist of Malang mask puppet must be able to create the strategy of inheritance to keep the existence of this art. In the globalizati- on era, the modification process of Malang mask puppet at Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun indicates the desire and market taste to turn the art to the commodity. Ac- cording to Piliang (2004, p. 197), the open- ness to the other culture, interaction, and exchange process which is possible must be completed with critical thinking. The- re must be a mechanism of cultural filter which possibly minimalizes the culture to the other. The packaging show of traditional art is considered as needed to appropriate customer demand. This modification pro- cess is the big factor in the loss of the ori- ginal values and meaning of Malang mask puppet. First, the influence of the modifi- cation process impacts the limited dura- tion of the show. Malang masks puppet performance which has to be held during all night changes to only two hours. The philosophical values change the economi- cal values as well. Moreover, the develop- ment of technology put the art of Malang mask puppet easier to enjoy. People do not need to attend directly to the show perfor- mance and possibly to re-watch repeated- ly via television, radio, internet, and other digital media. Malang mask puppet which has been medium of praying and worship to the ancestors changes its function as the commodity to fulfill the need of artists and workers. Malang mask puppet support the surrounding society as well. Based on history, the rising of Ma- lang mask puppet at Kedungmoggo Ham- let is in the era of preaching of Hindu. Eventhough many hindu temples can be found as the proof of the preaching, these historical sites change to be an organizati- on nowadays. The preservation of traditio- nal art such as dance, karawitan, and skill art occurs. The Senses of Malang Mask Puppet The creativity sense The turn of the function of Malang mask puppet from the medium of ritual to the public theather creates a new important role for the surrounding society of Kedung- monggo Hamlet. Malang mask puppet sol- ves problems which are happened in this region over the years. According to Kasim cited by Iswantara (2000) that since the an- cients ages, the public theater is functioned as the facilities to ask society participation directly. As a public theater, Malang mask puppet performance gives simple and easy-accepted communication. Thus, Ma- lang mask puppet becomes the medium to solve the developmental problems of the surrounding society. This oral tradition nowadays creates welfare and prosperi- ty for people of Kedungmonggo Hamlet. According to Wardana (1984, p. 40), the function of oral tradition can be slaved on social importance and being part of the social life from time to time. According to Piliang (2003, 249), the change of meaning is caused by the process of encoding which reproduces meaning by the standard of ot- her text as its reference. The rules such as “similitude” and “resemblance” are appli- cated without considering deeper semio- tical dimensions such as concept, content, idea, meaning, myth, or ideology. Moreover, during a long period of time, Malang mask puppet faces various kinds of changes whether in terms of its form and function. The changes of Malang mask puppet affect its represented mea- ning. According to Piliang (2003, p. 249), the changes of meaning occur because of the encoding process. Beskalan Putri dance is one part of Malang mask puppet who- se meaning changed. The prior function of this dance is to represent the fertility cere- mony and welcome the ancestor’s spirit. This dance is originally held at the ceremo- ny such as opening a new area or building a house. However, because of the pattern of inheritance, this dance was modified as a welcoming dance performance. Its func- tion is entertainment. Princess Beskalan Arining Wibowo, Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Im- 25 dance became a tourist attraction. Considering the iconic character of Beskalan Putri dance, the modification shows the loss of ideological values and the rise of the beautification of art. In the name of creativity, Padepokan Asmoro Bangun creates a new pattern and reno- vates this dance. The number of dancers, limitation of duration, choreography ar- rangement, briefing story plot, janturan, kandha, antawacana, and sulukan/lagon and stage adaptation become the focus to mo- dify. Malang masks puppet function chan- ges to commercialize and creates jobs for the people of Kedungmonggo Hamlet. Va- rious kind of creativity occurs and creates new art of Malang mask puppet show, its dances, and handicrafts. The prosperity sense In terms of the modification process of Malang mask puppet, Padepokan As- moro Bangun has a specific strategy and plan to support the surrounding society. One significant purpose of this art modi- fication is to increase the prosperity of the local people of Kedungmonggo Hamlet. The increase of income which possibly helps surrounding society to fulfill their daily needed becomes the concern of mo- dification. The development of tourism in Malang influences the growth of Malang mask puppet. Padepokan Asmoro Bangun formulates three basic patterns to support the development of tourism in Malang. First, the place as destination tourism has to be beautiful and unique. Second, people who live around tourism site characterize as kindly residence, friendly, give secure, comfort and prime services to the visitors. Third, parcel as products that represent the culture and uniqueness of the place. The parcel which functions as the handic- raft is portable and represents memories. Thus, parcel gives the visitors the vibe to remember or desire to come back to this tourism site. Revitalization of Malang mask puppet as the local culture of Malang ex- tends profit for its society. An increasing number of visitors and tourist whether from another region of Indonesia or even another country establish productivity re- lated to the Malang mask puppet. This art is being commercialized in order to open new job vacancies and creates a prospero- us society. As stated by Sutarto (2004, p. 58) that the function of local and cultural products which is still in the process could support the growth of the tourism industry and produce many devices. But this shows that the changing meaning of Malang mask puppet turns from sacred to profane. Due to the perspec- tive of Padepokan Asmoro Bangun which considers Malang mask puppet as the me- dium to support its surrounding society to fulfill their daily needed. Malang mask puppet then becomes the playground to get jobs and occupations. This condition is unavoidable due to the change of socio- cultural background as well. Globalization flow brings influences to the Padepokan Asmoro Bangun to change the function of Malang mask puppet. Education sense Malang mask puppet takes an im- portant role to build and teach manners toward children. Fun learning media such as Malang mask puppet contributes to the education aspect through the story. The story contains moral messages to guide children to choose a better way of life. As revealed by Sutarto (2004, p. 35), the Ma- lang mask puppet as the cultural identity has the potency to be developed, whether in terms of aesthetic of art or educational sense. Panji, as the main figure of Malang mask puppet, is the one significant examp- le of a hero who could possibly becomes role model. Besides moral messages, education for children is being applied through dan- ce training and practice. Pendapa (studio) of Padepokan Asmoro Bangun becomes the place for children to learn and dance. The learning process creates togetherness and respect without considering one’s social degree. Children are being taught about solidarity, helping each other, and peace. Harmonia: Journal of Arts Research and Education 19 (1) (2019): 18-2826 Figure 1. Children learn to dance at Pendapa The aesthetic sense The aesthetic sense of Malang mask puppet is being represented through ar- tist, dancer, and audience. These stakehol- ders have role to express values of Malang mask puppet itself. That’s why the change of generation influences the aesthetic sense of Malang mask puppet. At Kedungmong- go Hamlet, the change of the meaning of mask puppet itself begins from the change of pakem especially in terms of dance cho- reography. The old generation considers Malang mask puppet as a guidance due to the representation of philosophy of life. Malang mask puppet contains the balance of nature and human alongside with their religious aspect. Oppositely for nowadays society, Malang mask puppet is being con- sidered as an entertaining dance which attracts people. Malang mask puppet be- comes a product whose dance movement and custom are modified. Bapang dance for example originally portrays a figure with the firm character who is marked by wide hand movement, moves left to the right, wide eyes, long nose, and red coloured mask. Bapang dance portrays the bad cha- racter as the enemy of Panji. Whereas at this time, Bapang dance is simply being un- derstood as the icon of Malang. The understanding of the audien- ce toward the aesthetic values of Malang mask puppet is limited only from two hours show performance include dance and story. While dancing and story have been packaged to match the demand for a more enjoyable performance. As stated by Rusyana (1999, p. 2) that tradition could be a part of a culture that is being a com- mon reflection of the whole culture, then it has a certain meaning for the suppor- ting society. Malang mask puppet as an oral tradition has a dynamic characteristic to change its structure and function. The existence of Malang mask puppet in the era globalization follows its social context. Figure 2. The Aestethic of Malang Mask The conservation sense Even though Malang mask puppet has existed in various places of Malang, Padepokan Asmoro Bangun strongly con- serves and maintains traditional art. Loca- ted at Kedungmoggo Hamlet, Pakisaji as one subdistrict of Malang, this art studio has been tried several efforts to maintain Malang mask puppet from extinction. The renewal of the inheritance system is signi- ficantly being chosen. The inheritance sys- tem of Malang mask puppet is called ngabdi for the very first time. Ngabdi which means one has to be student who follows particu- lar ritual to be accepted and had chance to learn the art of Malang mask puppet. Whi- le nowadays, Padepokan Asmoro Bangun changes its system and allows every per- son to learn and practice dance on Sunday. The schedule is even possibly being ap- propriated to the demand of participants. Moreover, the permission of girl participa- tion adds the number of students. The conservation effort of Malang mask puppet succeeds to add a number of participants in dance training because it attracts not only adults but also teenagers and children. The result of this training brings children to show their talent at the Arining Wibowo, Malang Mask Puppet in Era of Globalization: Social and Cultural Im- 27 event of Gebyak Topeng Senin Legian. This proves the effort of Padepokan Asmoro Bangun to develop the next generation in order to maintain the art of Malang mask puppet. The identity sense As an oral tradition that has deve- loped at Malang, the art of Malang mask puppet becomes a reflection of the cultu- ral identity of this regency. Thus, Malang mask puppet attracts the heirs, artist, and its supporting society because of its impor- tant role to build up the identity of Ma- lang. The function of Malang mask puppet is important for the life of its surrounding society, as revealed by Koendjaraningrat (1984, p. 286) due to the ability of Malang mask puppet to spread and functioned as a social medium. As traditional shows which turn to be public (popular) art, Ma- lang mask puppet reaches each layer of the society of Malang. Moreover, it becomes the identity of a certain group of people. Including students, such as a student of State University of Malang (UM), Kanjuru- han University of Malang, or Santo Yosep Senior High School who come to Pade- pokan Asmoro Bangun for studying and researching about Malang mask puppet. Even the researcher comes both from anot- her local region of Indonesia and another country such as Japan. The existence and meaning of Malang mask puppet attract a particular group of people to own informa- tion and collect data about it. According to Piliang (2011), cultural identity is the pro- cess of becoming. It does not mean only an existence which has passed the time, place, history, or culture, but also the presence of learning and association process of it. CONCLUSION The turn of Malang mask puppet form the sacred and traditional art to the profane and popular show at Kedung- monggo Hamlet indicates the influence of globalization flow. Once an art enters the globalization flow, it must follow the rule of global. As a local asset of Malang, Ma- lang puppet mask is considered to have a role in supporting the development of Ma- lang City, both in terms of economic and cultural assets. Some art studios (padepo- kan) include Asmoro Bangun, then modi- fy Malang mask puppet and turn its fun- ctions as commodities and products. The modification process on the other side is in- deed the effort of Padepokan Seni Asmoro Bangun to maintain dan conserve Malang mask puppet. The modification process of Malang mask puppet creates not only job vacancies, but also awareness of the heirs and surrounding society to work harder to revitalize and develop their traditional art. Whereas, while an artist is being mo- dified, several loss follows. Sacred and philosophical art is turned to be an enter- taining show. The sacred and philosophi- cal side of Malang mask puppet contains local wisdom and continual guidance of life. 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