“Our laughter balances our tears”: Humor in Sundanese Arts

This article explores the central role of humor in Sundanese arts, from social dance and jaipongan performances to wayang, music, and everyday interactions. Humor appears in verbal wordplay, slapstick routines, and musical jokes, often serving both entertainment and social commentary. It reinforces community bonds, lightens formal occasions, and highlights cultural contrasts, while affirming humor as an essential part of Sundanese identity and performance practice.