Synopsis
If you ask people what is the iconic symbol of Betawi culture, most will probably sayondel-ondel. But if you ask them what they think about ondel-ondel, chances are they willsay beggar. This misuse has changed the way people perceive Betawi culture, especially ondel-ondel.What drives people to use a cultural icon as a means of earning a living through begging? Is it purely out of economic desperation? How do the ondel-ondel artists truly feel? What is the reality behind those giant puppets wandering the streets? With this story, we want to show society just how ironic this reality is. a culture that should be preserved is instead seen as a nuisance. Can society rediscover the true meaning of ondel-ondel as a heritage worth preserving?