Integration of Internet Technology to Support the Wayang Orang Ngesti Pandawa Business

Abstract

Wayang orang is one of the cultural heritages that until now is still being preserved. However, the wayang orang Ngesti Pandawa in Semarang ifaces difficulty in attracting an audience. The number of viewers are few and limited to residents of Semarang and its surroundings. Internet technology, financial technology, website, social media integration, and government support is expected to increase the interest of people to attend the performances. This study examines the view of new students towards the Ngesti Pandawa wayang theatre. The results shows that young people are still interested in the wayang orang Ngesti Pandawa. They also have given various inputs on how to increase the audience number and keep the Wayang Orang well preserved.