Traditional Indonesian entertainment dates back to ancient times, with various forms of performing arts, such as wayang (shadow puppetry), gamelan (traditional music), and tarian (dance). These art forms were deeply rooted in Indonesian culture, often used to tell stories, convey moral messages, and entertain royalty. The Hindu-Buddhist influences on Indonesian culture are evident in the wayang kulit (leather puppet) performances, which reenact scenes from Hindu epics like the Ramayana and Mahabharata.