https://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafa1991journal <p>The SPAFA Journal is published by the SEAMEO SPAFA, the Regional Centre for Archaeology and Fine Arts. It is a forum for scholars, researchers, professionals, and those interested in archaeology, performing arts, visual arts, and cultural activities in Southeast Asia to share views, ideas, and experiences. The opinions expressed in this journal are those of the contributors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of SEAMEO SPAFA. Full issues and individual articles are available for download for free.</p> SEAMEO SPAFA en-US SPAFA Journal (Old series 1991-2013) 0858-1975 https://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafa1991journal/article/view/20 In this paper, Jennifer Goodlander draws on her experience of learning and performing wayang tantri to examine it as an example of the kind of “invented tradition” that has appeared in response to various changes in Balinese society. Jennifer Goodlander Copyright (c) 2016 SEAMEO SPAFA 2016-10-10 2016-10-10 23 2 https://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafa1991journal/article/view/21 The lgorot dances and culture of the Phillippines have been used to create ballets in service of a number of purposes, and in heralding an introduced art form in Philippine culture. Joelle Jacinto asks whether the agenda of establishing a national identity through the appropriation of lgorot culture in balletic form addresses the needs of a Philippine audience as well. Joelle Jacinto Copyright (c) 2016 SEAMEO SPAFA 2016-10-10 2016-10-10 23 2 https://www.spafajournal.org/index.php/spafa1991journal/article/view/22 Paul Cornelius reports on the making of the documentary on the conservation work done in 2012-2013 at Wat Pa Klang Thung (temple) in Pathum Thani, Bangkok, Thailand. The footage includes the opening ceremonies, a step-by-step recording of the condition of the ordination hall before conservation, the cleaning and stabilization efforts, mural preservation, laboratory processes, and interviews with experts and local residents of the area. Paul Cornelius Copyright (c) 2016 SEAMEO SPAFA 2016-10-10 2016-10-10 23 2