"Pongo Abelii" emerged from the portrayal of orangutan experiences in Indonesia, stemming from four widely publicized events. These include a forest fire that forced them to abandon their habitats with uncertainty, instances of orangutan mothers being killed and their offspring taken away. These occurrences, predominantly in Kalimantan, motivated our creation. Our performance seeks to offer a different viewpoint, not from the human observers or participants, but from the emotional aspect of losing what we define as ‘home’.

Directed by:

Rangga Dwi Apriadinnur

Produced by:

Flying Balloons Puppet

Artistic Director:

Trexorier/Khoirul Anwar

Music/Sound Design:

Youga

Performer:

Rangga Dwi A, Jefri Mugi, Khoirul Anwar, Yunita Nursafitri, Maisyarah Mazlan, Meyda Bestari

Funded by:

Flying Balloons Puppet, George Town Festival 2019, Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan

Performed in

Helutrans, Yogyakarta, 2019

George Town Festival, Penang Malaysia, 2019

WP Puppet Power, Canada, 2020

Solo International Performing Arts, Online, 2020 with title “Unknown Territory”

Parade Seni Pertunjukan Media Baru by Garin Workshop, Online, 2020, with title “PONGO”