Character Value Education in Cirebon Mask

Abstract

The existence of mask (topeng) in Indonesian culture has been as old as Indonesian man civilization. Its
existence had been starting since prehistoric time, developing in classical period with Hindu-Buddha
cultural effect, and accomplished during Islam period, until manifested into the mask we know today. All
of them are related to the history and development of mask function and use in society life. This article
discussed meaning, function, and philosophical value in mask; mask development in Indonesia; mask as
the form of Cirebon traditional performing art; typical characteristics of Cirebon mask; character
education value in Cirebon mask; and Cirebon mask development in the present.